Archéosite des Fieux
Listed prehistoric site near Carennac: 2-hour discovery tour with demonstrations of flint knapping, fire-making, cave art and spear-throwing.
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About the museum
Les Fieux, in Miers, has been inhabited for more than 80,000 years. A natural cavity served prehistoric people as an animal trap, especially in the Neanderthal era. Later, Cro-Magnon people left a decorated cave with paintings and engravings, some of which date back 35,000 years. The site has been a listed historic monument since 1967, and excavations have continued for more than fifty years.
Today, the Archéosite offers a two-hour discovery tour. It combines a visit to the site with the “Cabinet de Préhistoire”, a small museum space, and includes demonstrations and workshops: flint knapping, fire-lighting, musical and communication instruments, cave art and spear-throwing. The decorated cave itself is not open to the public; it is presented through photographs and a film.
The site belongs to the Cauvaldor community of municipalities, which has entrusted its management to the association Flint’s Lot, a specialist in mediation around prehistory and archaeology.
Highlights
- Two-hour discovery tour with demonstrations
- Flint knapping and fire-making
- Introduction to cave art and spear-throwing
- Cabinet de Préhistoire
- Decorated cave presented through photos and a film
Permanent exhibition
- Circuit découverte et cabinet de Préhistoire – Visit to the site with demonstrations of flint knapping, fire-making, cave art and spear-throwing, complemented by a small museum space.
- Founded
- 2020
- Operated by
- Cauvaldor (propriétaire) ; gestion par l’association Flint’s Lot
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €8free up to age 3 · Rate for ages 4 to 11; free for children under 4. |
2026 rates: from €10 for visitors aged 12 and over, and from €8 for ages 4 to 11.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Creative workshops for children at 16:00 by reservation, and interactive demonstrations for all ages.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Discovery tour of about 2 hours, without reservation. Educational program for school groups. |
