Prehistoric Shelters of Laugerie Basse An unmissable prehistoric site to visit in the Périgord Noir

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from November 1, 2025 to April 4, 2026

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Location : In town

Province : Black Périgord

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- LAUGERIE-BASSE: EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF MEN
  Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the prehistoric rock shelters of Laugerie-Basse are an exceptional testament to human life during the Magdalenian period. These rock shelters, used by our ancestors, served as both refuges and living spaces. Discovered during major archaeological excavations in the 19th century, they have become an essential reference for prehistorians worldwide.
  Visitor experiences for a journey into the past
  - Self-guided tour: Explore the Laugerie-Basse rock shelters at your own pace and delve into a spectacular natural fissure, where you'll discover how and why these prehistoric people chose this location to settle. Using a digital tablet and interactive panels, you can touch, see, and imagine the lives of our ancestors. TICKET OFFICE
  - Cro-Magnon Workshop: For families, the "Cro-Magnon" workshop is a fun experience that introduces children to prehistoric life. Explore the objects used by humans in the past and learn how to build a prehistoric tent with an instructor!
  - Combined ticket: Just outside the village of Les Eyzies, explore two unmissable prehistoric sites. Enjoy a special rate to visit the Grotte du Grand Roc and the Laugerie-Basse prehistoric shelters. TICKET OFFICE
  Why come and discover this site?
  - Dwellings occupied since prehistoric times
  - More than 600 archaeological remains discovered
  - Workshops in the shoes of Cro-Magnon
  - A short walk from the Grand Roc Cave
  Find it on the Guide du Périgord's Blog...
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Traveller Reviews Google Prehistoric Shelters of Laugerie Basse

3.6 sur 5 276 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Valerie Bouzignac on 29/10/2025
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jerome Jacques on 20/10/2025

A little trip back in time… guided tour with a very friendly guide.
2 sur 5 Reviews posted by Anne COTEL-BALLOT on 16/09/2025

Disappointing, there's not much to see other than the cliff. Not worth its Michelin star.

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Traveller Reviews tripAdvisor Prehistoric Shelters of Laugerie Basse

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"Part of the Grand Roc experience"

Reviews posted by cosullivanseer (London, United Kingdom) on 29/05/2021

Very interesting. Amazing scenery and part of the tour of the Grand Roc grotto. I would certainly recommend a visit. Staff at the Grand Roc Grotto are very friendly and helpful.
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"Thank you"

Reviews posted by minkeyab (Yatton, United Kingdom) on 03/06/2019

Thank you to the lovely staff who made this such a great place to visit. Going anywhere with three young children can be difficult, but staff showed patients and engaged our 3 and 4 year old.
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"Could be so much better"

Reviews posted by Gordon766 (Brussels, Belgium) on 19/04/2019

The site was a shelter used by cro magnon humans for a long period of time. The site itself is picturesque and worth stopping by if you are going past, but not worth driving out of your way for...
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