Interpretation Center
in Saint-Césaire

Paléosite

Your journey through Prehistory, take a relaxing break whether for lunch or a snack
The Paléosite takes you on an incredible journey through time, to discover Prehistory and our origins. Who are we? Where do we come from? Come and live an extraordinary experience to meet Neanderthals and Sapiens.

Practice fire-lighting techniques, flint knapping and prehistoric hunting, not to mention the unmissable guided tour of the world-famous archaeological site where Pierrette, the Neanderthal, was discovered.

An interactive and educational museum space, reconstructions of prehistoric habitats and animals: come and enjoy an outing dedicated to knowledge and fun in a protected natural setting.

The average visit duration is 3 to 4 hours. Restaurant and picnic area on site.

The La Broche à Pierrot restaurant offers you simple and hearty dishes with local products, which will delight the taste buds of adults and children alike! In fine weather, head to the restaurant terrace offering a panoramic view of the park and the Homo sapiens huts.
We speak: English, French

Activities on site

  • Manual workshops
  • Permanent exhibition
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Animation
  • Children's entertainment

Rankings & Labels

  • Michelin
  • Guide The Backpacker
  • Little wily one
  • Indoor
  • Recommended in bad weather
  • Tourism Quality ™

Location details

  • In the countryside
  • Village at -2 km
Coming from Saintes, pass the church and the town hall, then at the roundabout, take the first exit.
Attention, entrance to the site on the right 100 meters after the roundabout

Costumed

Average duration of the individual visit: 240 min.

Customers

  • Special family with children
  • Groups welcome
  • Special children

Language(s) of the visit

English French

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request

Group visit services

  • Unguided group visits on request
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

From 05/04 to 30/04/2025, daily between 10 pm and 30 pm.

From 01/05 to 04/07/2025 between 10 am and 30 pm.
Closed on Monday and on Tuesday.

From 05/07 to 31/08/2025, daily from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
The ticket office closes at 18:00 p.m.

From 03/09 to 28/09/2025 between 10 am and 30 pm.
Closed on Monday and on Tuesday.

From 01/10 to 11/11/2025, every day.
– During school holidays (all zones): every day from 10:30 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
– Outside school holidays: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. to 18 p.m.
and Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
– Public holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2025
  • 25/12/2025

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Adult
11 €Not disclosed
Kids

6,50 €Not disclosed
Student fee

8,50 €Not disclosed
Jobseeker

8,50 €Not disclosed
Big family

33 €Not disclosed
Virtual reality experience in addition 8€/pers
Escape game: €15 single rate, by reservation only
Escape game family package (2 adults + 2 children): €50
Free for children under: 6 years old

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • American Express
  • Bank / credit card
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Services

Equipment

  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Coach parking
  • Meeting room
  • Parking
  • Bar
  • Playground
  • Picnic area.
  • Show room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Toilet

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Room rental for event
  • Boutique
  • Guided tours

Home animals

Animals are accepted

Accessibility

SERVICES

  • Access for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • Magnetic buckle available at reception

LABELS

  • Tourism and Handicap brand - hearing impairment
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - mental disability
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - motor impairment
From 11 € / adult

Address

Paléosite
Route de la Montée Verte
17770 Saint-Césaire
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