This Museum of France is dedicated to local prehistory and the Upper Paleolithic
Discover the life of men in the Lussacois during the Paleolithic period through their environment, their way of life, their technical and artistic skills.
Five museographic spaces are proposed: discoverers and archaeological discoveries, the environment of the Man in the Paleolithic, the traces of the Man in Lussacois, the life of the Men of Bois-Ragot, the Man and the Art.
Tools, weapons...and objects of art engraved on bone and limestone are highlighted. The engraved stones of animals and especially of humans discovered in the cave of La Marche occupied in the Magdalenian period are original and remarkable works.
Also to be discovered: family activities, Préhisto' walks, temporary exhibitions, Préhisto' workshops..
Coordinates
DD
46.403625, 0.725749
DMS
46°24'13.0"N 0°43'32.7"E
UTM
31T 325186 5141407
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Musée de Préhistoire
21 route de Montmorillon
86320 LUSSAC-LES-CHATEAUX
+33 5 49 83 39 80 http://www.lasabline.fr E-mail: lasabline@lasabline.fr
86320 LUSSAC-LES-CHATEAUX
+33 5 49 83 39 80 http://www.lasabline.fr E-mail: lasabline@lasabline.fr
Maps and trails
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Loop hike from Lussac-les-Châteaux via Persac
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difficult
Distance
25.7 km
Duration
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Ascent
148 m
Descent
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Hiking Trail
· Vienna
Hiking round trip from Lussac-les-Châteaux to Saulgé
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
38.8 km
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Ascent
125 m
Descent
125 m
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Hiking Trail
· Vienna
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Distance
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Duration
8:33 h
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Descent
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Hiking Trail
· Vienna
Loop hike from Lussac-les-Châteaux via Chantegros
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.2 km
Duration
2:08 h
Ascent
58 m
Descent
58 m
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