PréhistoSite of Brassempouy Museums in Brassempouy

Museum area and archaeological activity park:
During a guided tour, in a building with unusual architecture, discover the history of the Pope's cave and the life of the men who succeeded one another there during a hunting stop. Thanks to authentic remains, come into contact with Cro-Magnon man, his tools, his works of art and the animals that surrounded him in the Upper Palaeolithic (-36,000; -10,000). Prehistoric art will of course be at the center of the visit to the PréhistoSite . The archaeological site of Brassempouy has indeed delivered Magdalenian ornaments and engravings, and above all the largest French collection of prehistoric statuettes discovered on the same site. Among them, the Prehistoric Mona Lisa, the Lady of Brassempouy, considered one of the jewels of prehistoric art. Come hear his story...

Continue the visit in the ArchéoParc, where every day the organizers give you demonstrations of flint cutting and lighting the fire, also learn about prehistoric hunting! Discover the environment and animals of the Ice Age with habitat and animal reconstructions and real living aurochs! A digital visit application on Smartphone and touch tablets allows everyone to immerse themselves in prehistory, following in the footsteps of Cro-Magnon!

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*Guided tour suitable for children from 6 years old

Prices:
Entrance to the PrehistoSite:

Full price: 10.00€
Reduced rate*: 8.00€
Tribe pass: 32.00€ (2 full + 2 reduced)
Free: 0-4 years old

Entrance to the PréhistoSite + visit to the archaeological site:

Full price: 15.00€
Reduced rate*: 13.00€

VISIT OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE WITH QUICK ACCESS
Wednesdays - Departure at 10:30 a.m. - Duration 2 hours
April to September

In the company of a mediator, discover the history of the occupation of the archaeological site of Brassempouy where the famous Lady in the Hood was discovered.

Useful information :
Meet at 10:15 a.m. at the PréhistoSite reception

It is essential to respect the schedule for visiting the archaeological site. You must go to the PréhistoSite reception (404, rue du Musée, Brassempouy) at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit. After this time we reserve the right to refuse latecomers.


The entrance ticket to the archaeological site also entitles you to visit the PrehistoSite.

The participants take their vehicle (carpooling possible), follow the mediator to the archaeological site by road, the journey lasts about 5 min (3 km), the participants then park near the archaeological site before following the path (600m ) to the caves on foot.
Pets prohibited.

If you would like more information about our cultural programming, our workshops and our courses, please contact us via the email address provided or visit our website.