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Prehistory park in Tarascon sur Ariège

Located in Bannat, a village near Tarascon sur Ariège, just 30 km from "La Marmotte" campsite, the Prehistory Park combines the dual concept of park and museum.

Its aim is to give the public an insight into the daily life and art developed during the prehistory. To do this, it deploys a museum space and animation workshops. This major park, created in 1994 by the Ariège Departmental Council, is one of the Grands Sites de Midi-Pyrénées.

The Large Workshop in the Prehistory Park

The 3,000 m2 museum area features life-size reproductions and objects typical of this exciting period of prehistory. You can visit the black room and part of the Clastres network in the Niaux cave, or the large frieze in the Marsoulas cave. Both are closed to the public for conservation reasons. The exhibition also includes reproductions of the main works of prehistoric art from the Ariège region, such as the drawing "from fawn to bird" in the Mas d'Azil cave. A film and models will help you learn more as you go along. The museum area is a real interpretation centre, giving you an insight into cave art and its techniques. The tour is accompanied by commentary from audio guides.

Prehistory Park in Ariège
Prehistory Park in Ariège

Prehistory Park 

outdoor activities

Covering 13 hectares surrounded by lakes, water features, cascades and trees, the park offers a range of activities to give visitors an insight into the daily lives of prehistoric man. It's all fun and educational.

  • The Magdalenian camp
  • The prehistoric camp (30min)
    Come and cut stone, light a fire and join the Cro-magnons
  • The buffalo cave (30min)
    Enter the depths of a cave to draw, using grease lamps and natural ochres.
  • The hunting workshop (30min)
    Experience the thrill of being a hunter by learning to shoot with a thruster.
  • The archaeology workshop (1h)
    Finally, set off in search of the remains of people who lived 14,000 years ago... This workshop reproduces the archaeological soil of an excavation and gives you an insight into the approach of archaeologists and their working methods.
Prehistory Park in Ariège

GAME DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS

  • The maze of sounds,
    In a labyrinth, three sound trails to "hear" the sounds emanating from the prehistoric world.
  • The footpath
    This trail is dotted with animal tracks that are emblematic of prehistory. It's up to you to find them, and recognise the animals of the Magdalenian period.
  • Gours and woods
    Walk through the area known as Les Gours, which follows the course of a stream, from reach to reach, through a narrow, winding gorge embellished with rocks, pools and waterfalls...

A visit to the Grand Parc de la Préhistoire is the promise of a great day's holiday where young and old alike will experience a moment of excitement and fun. Take advantage of your stay at camping La Marmotte to visit this exceptional site.

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