Thot Park

The Birth of a Relationship between Man and Animal

Thot Park

The Birth of a Relationship between Man and Animal

Thot Park

The Birth of a Relationship between Man and Animal

Thot Park

The Birth of a Relationship between Man and Animal

Thot Park

The Birth of a Relationship between Man and Animal

Thot Park

Discovering

The relationship between Man & Animal in Prehistory

Situated in the heart of the Périgord, Thot Park provides either an introductory approach to cave painting, or, in conjunction with Lascaux International Centre, a complementary one. A non-guided visit lasting approximately an hour centres on the relationship between prehistoric Man and Animal. Visit with family or friends!

Immerse yourself in the world of Thot Park! And discover the animal species that have coexisted with Cro Magnon: Mammoth, cave bear, spotted hyena, megaceros ... From augmented reality, discovery workshops through a 3D animated film, revisit the climatic cycles since 2 millions of years and their consequences on the evolution of humans and animals.

You think you know all there is to know about cave paintings? Think again! How about revisiting two million years’ worth of climatic cycles and immersing yourself in a unique, interactive experience in which you will meet the animals who lived alongside Cro-Magnon man and discover prehistoric artistic techniques in a museum space dedicated to prehistoric daily life. Then, all the family can test its knowledge playing the interactive tablet game, “Questions for an Ice-Cube” based on the themes of the visit.

Visitors are given the opportunity of spending emotionally-charged time with the park’s animals, in particular the wolves, Taïga, Cheyenne and Django. Visitors can watch from the wings as the caretakers prepare the rations, feed the wolves and observe individual animals: two hours in the life of an animal caretaker!

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Step into Cro-Magnon man’s daily life and learn how he lived, about his tools and the relationship he had with animals. A variety of activities provide a fun approach to this period of history and first-hand experience of prehistoric way of life.

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OF THE SEMITOUR

The team's wink

Laurent

Deputy Director of Semitour

Thot Park is a great place to learn about the relationship between man and animal since the beginning of time.

The visit is fun, educational and recreational and takes place in the heart of a natural environment… it is the perfect site for a family day out. I particularly love the treetop walkway from which you get a panoramic view of the wolves.

Lucile

Chateau de Bourdeilles

Thot Park? For me, it represents the ideal way of becoming conscious of our origins. The proximity with these animals, which form part of our past yet are still our present is very moving. Above all, it is the workshops that I love. By touching the rock walls, we learn to understand the gestures of our ancestors. In digging the earth, we get a glimpse of the fascinating work of an archaeologist. And what a joy to participate in the fire workshop!

Anne

Thot Park

My favourite time for visiting Thot Park is the spring: if you are lucky you might witness the birth of a baby aurochs or fawn. Take the time to watch carefully, quietly, and you may see the young animal take its first steps…a magic and unforgettable moment for everybody!

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TESTIMONIALS

Visitor's Comments

Sarah

The environment is just amazing: there are lots of animals, some of which are easy to approach and they add a whole new dimension to the cave paintings.The workshops for children are really worth doing – the activities are of a high quality and the group leaders are patient and great teachers.

Sébastien

A fantastic park and a rich and fulfilling experience! A ramble through the forest in the heart of this magnificent countryside.The visitor is made very welcome. Ideal for a family day out!