PARK OF THE PREHISTORY OF TARASCON-SUR-ARIÈGE

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Type of site:
Theme Park

Place of location: Haute Ariège
Village/Town: Tarascon sur Ariège
Municipality: Ariège (Midi Pyrénées)
Region: Occitanie
State: France
Telephone: (+33) (0) 561 051 010
Website: http://www.sites-touristiques-ariege.fr/sites-touristiques-ariege/parc-de-la-prehistoire
E-mail: nbordenave@ariege.fr

Natural Environment:

The Park is located in the limestone hills in the Tarascon River Basin.

Archaeological evidences in the site:

The Park has one part devoted to prehistoric art, from different points of view. The visit is with audio guides, and allows the paintings in Niaux Cave to be viewed in their original state, using ultraviolet light. Parts that are not open to the public can also be seen, including paintings, engravings on the floor and footprints. Films are shown about the techniques of Archaeology, rock art in the world, and Palaeolithic portable art. There is also a model of Niaux Cave.

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Opening Times:

Open from April 1 to November 1.

Booking and access:

Advance booking is only necessary for groups.

Nearby cultural destinations:

Château de Foix (19 km). Grotte de Niaux (9 km).

Nearby natural destinations:

Roche Ronde climbing rock (6 km).

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Age of the artistic representations:

Middle Magdalenian to Late Magdalenian.

General description of the destination:

Reproductions of Magdalenian portable art are on display, particularly objects from the Caves of La Vache, Bédeilhac, Mas d’Azil and d’Enlène.

Museographic resources description:

The Park has a large educational workshop, as well as a big open-air park with all kinds of activities for all kinds of visitors. The exhibition has information about the history of the caves and the Magdalenian period in Ariège.