MUSEUM OF PREHISTORY OF THE VERDON GORGES
Museum retracing the human adventure in Provence from the Lower Paleolithic to the Metal Age
This museum is one of the largest and richest museums dedicated to prehistory in Europe. It retraces the human adventure in Provence from the Lower Paleolithic to the Metal Age. You will discover the history of the first tools: the chopper, the Quinson point, the biface, the scraper, the polished stone axes, the bone punches, the first ceramics, up to the first forms of metallurgy of the Bronze Age. It is a remarkable time machine. Numerous showcases have allowed the reconstruction of scenes of prehistoric life, of a striking realism. A herd of prehistoric animals reconstituted (real size) is enthroned in the entrance of the museum. Mammoth and woolly rhinoceros, saber-toothed tiger, reindeer and megaceros welcome visitors and offer a playful approach to restore Man in his environment.
The other exhibition spaces
In addition to the museum, whose stated objective is to understand, you also have access to the Baume-Bonne cave to explore, and the prehistoric village to experience prehistory. Remember to make reservations for the cave, and to bring appropriate footwear and a bottle of water! Take advantage of the reconstructed prehistoric village, right in front of the museum, to discover the most ancient and most recent prehistoric habitats. An immersion in the past of more than 1 million years. Guided tour of the Prehistoric village in group (from 10 pers).
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Les expositions temporaires sont toujours intéressantes, et les conférences passionnantes.
Le village préhistorique, à 500 m du musée, et en accès libre est vraiment à portée des enfants, et en accès libre.