Type of site:
Interpretation center
Place of location: lieu-dit Maillol, Thonac
Village/Town: Thonac
Municipality: Thonac (Dordogne)
Region: Nouvelle Aquitaine
State: France
Telephone: +33) (0) 553 507 044, (+33) (0) 553 056 560
Website: https://www.parc-thot.fr/fr
E-mail: contact@semitour.com
Natural Environment:
Le Thot Park is located in the Vézère Valley, a tributary of the Dordogne. The Vallée de La Vézère was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of the significant concentration of caves and shelters with Palaeolithic sites and rock art that it possesses.
Archaeological evidences in the site:
At Parc du Thot you can learn all about Cro-Magnon man and his relationship with the other species of his era which he hunted and painted. In the animal park you will find the same species as those depicted on the walls of the Lascaux caves, or their modern-day descendants. Take a walk around the wolves’ enclosure and meet Cheyenne, Taïga and Django! You can also enjoy the temporal reflector event, an augmented reality animation that enables you to come faceto-face with life-sized prehistoric animals! The discovery workshops are another must-do at the park and a great opportunity to learn all about Cro- Magnon man’s lifestyle and enjoy unforgettable moments as a family.