National Museum of Prehistory
Les Eyzies, France
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.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Camping-Car Park Les EyziesMotorhome stopover0 km from National Museum of Prehistory · 42 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping La RivièreCampsite0 km from National Museum of PrehistoryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Le Pech Charmant ***Campsite2 km from National Museum of PrehistoryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Le ParadisCampsite9 km from National Museum of PrehistoryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
- Le Moulin du Roch *****Campsite9 km from National Museum of PrehistoryTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Vézac, châteaux en PérigordMotorhome stopover16 km from National Museum of PrehistoryMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is National Museum of Prehistory?
National Museum of Prehistory is in Les Eyzies, France, at GPS 44.9368, 1.0110. It is about 15 km from Beynac-et-Cazenac.
Can you camp near National Museum of Prehistory?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping-Car Park Les Eyzies, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 157 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass National Museum of Prehistory?
National Museum of Prehistory is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Périgord: Brantôme, the Vézère and Dordogne castles.
What is there to see near National Museum of Prehistory?
Places worth a stop nearby: La Roque Saint-Christophe (5 km), Château de Beynac (15 km), Sarlat-la-Canéda Old Town (17 km) and Gardens of Marqueyssac (17 km).
When is the best time to visit National Museum of Prehistory?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)