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National Museum of Prehistory

Les Eyzies, France

History

A museum built into the cliff above Les Eyzies with the largest collection of Palaeolithic objects in France. Book the Font-de-Gaume painted cave nearby well ahead; daily places are limited.

Nearest town
Les Eyzies, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.9368, 1.0110

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping-Car Park Les EyziesMotorhome stopover
    0 km from National Museum of Prehistory · 42 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping La RivièreCampsite
    0 km from National Museum of Prehistory
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Le Pech Charmant ***Campsite
    2 km from National Museum of Prehistory
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Le ParadisCampsite
    9 km from National Museum of Prehistory
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
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  • Le Moulin du Roch *****Campsite
    9 km from National Museum of Prehistory
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Vézac, châteaux en PérigordMotorhome stopover
    16 km from National Museum of Prehistory
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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