Experience Prehistory!

Explore the museum, the discovery trail and visit an exceptional megalithic site in Europe!
Nestled in a natural setting, the museum offers a journey to the heart of Prehistory illustrating the evolution of humanity from its origins to the Neolithic. Fundamental period during which agriculture appeared and man settled down and built massive funerary monuments like those at the archaeological site located very close to the museum. This necropolis, built more than 6000 years ago, reveals imposing tumulus, exceptionally well preserved and accessible.
We speak: French, English

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Rankings & Labels

  • Listed historical sites and monuments

Themes:

  • Archeology
  • History
  • Prehistory

Costumed

Average duration of the individual visit: 120 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 90 min.

Language(s) of the visit

French, German, English

Audio guide language(s)

French, German, English, Spanish, Dutch

Opening

Opening hours from May 01 to September 30, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Opening hours from October 01 to November 02, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 13 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 13 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.

Rates

RatesMin.Max.
Full price
7 €10 €
Reduced price
3 €5 €
Free
0 €Not disclosed

Payment methods

  • Payment cards
  • French bank and postal checks
  • French "Chèques vacances"
  • E-holiday vouchers (ANCV)
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Accessible by stroller
  • Picnic area.
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Shop
  • Online Store
From 7 € / adult

Address

Lieu-dit "La Chapelle"
79800 BOUGON
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