Musee National de la Prehistoire

The Sanctuary of Our Origins in Périgord Perched on a monumental cliff overlooking the Vézère Valley, the National Museum of Prehistory in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac is an essential stop for anyone interested in the human adventure. Located in the heart of the Dordogne's "Golden Triangle," this site museum houses one of the world's richest Paleolithic collections. Through a modern and educational exhibition, it retraces over 400,000 years of history, from the first stone tools to masterpieces of portable art. Here, original skeletons, beadwork, and bone engravings tell the story of the daily lives and spirituality of our ancestors, from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens, with fascinating precision. In 2026, the museum continues to captivate visitors with its bold architecture, designed by Jean-Pierre Buffi, which blends seamlessly into the limestone rock. The vast glass-roofed galleries offer an exceptional panorama of the surrounding archaeological sites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whether you are passionate about anthropology or simply curious, the visit allows you to decipher the mysteries of evolution and understand why this Dordogne valley was, for millennia, one of the densest centers of human settlement.