Musée de la Préhistoire du Vercors: A Journey Through Time
Explore prehistoric life in the Vercors at this interactive museum built on a 5,000-year-old flint knapping workshop site. A family-friendly adventure!
Explore the lives of Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons in the Vercors region at this interactive museum. Discover a preserved flint knapping workshop and learn about prehistoric life through engaging exhibits and demonstrations.
A brief summary to Musée de la Préhistoire du Vercors
- L'hale, Vassieux-en-Vercors, 26420, FR
- +33475482781
- Visit website
- Wednesday 12 pm-5 pm
- Thursday 12 pm-5 pm
- Friday 12 pm-5 pm
- Saturday 12 pm-5 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-5 pm
Local tips
- Check the museum's website for seasonal hours and special events, including flint knapping demonstrations and workshops.
- The museum is family-friendly, with interactive exhibits and activities for children.
- Consider purchasing a 'Pass 2 or 3 sites' for discounted entry to other museums in Vassieux, such as the Mémorial de la Résistance en Vercors.
- Enjoy a picnic in the surrounding woods after your visit.
Getting There
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Driving
From the center of Vassieux-en-Vercors, the Musée de la Préhistoire du Vercors is approximately a 3-minute drive. Head out of the village center on the D76 in the direction of the Col de Vassieux. The museum will be on your left, a short distance from the village. Parking is available at the museum. Be aware that during the village festival on August 10th and 11th, the road to the museum may be closed.
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Public Transport
While there is no direct public transportation to the museum, the Transport à la Demande (TAD) service offered by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region provides transportation to Vassieux-en-Vercors from Die or Villard-de-Lans. From the village center, it is approximately a 3-minute drive to the museum. Consider a taxi from the village center to the museum. Taxi fares from Die to Vassieux-en-Vercors typically cost €60-€80.
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Walking
From the center of Vassieux-en-Vercors, it is a roughly 20-minute walk to the museum. Exit the village center and follow the D76 in the direction of the Col de Vassieux. The museum will be on your left, a short distance from the village.
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