Combined ticket: Lascaux IV + Parc du Thot

The Parc du Thot offers you an approach to cave art as an introduction to or in addition to the visit to Lascaux IV. We invite you to discover the relationship between man and animal in prehistoric times and to follow Cro-Magnon man through a free visit punctuated by mediation and participative workshops.

 GOOD PLACE! The Parc du Thot has several picnic areas for your gourmet breaks.

 Both sites are 15 minutes away by car.

 At the Parc du Thot, your ticket is valid for the whole day, depending on the current opening hours.

Prehistory & Geology Pass

Visiting prehistoric sites is a must when visiting the Périgord. Take a leap into the past with your family by discovering our selection of 4 sites to visit with your children! By booking your Prehistory & Geology Pass, you will discover the major sites of the Vézère Valley, the cradle of humanity.

- Lascaux IV: a complete and original visit of the facsimile of the famous decorated cave 
- Parc du Thot : a break to understand Cro-Magnon's relationship with animals 
- Laugerie Basse: a rock shelter to observe how Cro-Magnon lived
- Grotte du Grand Roc: a real mineral forest listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

 SUGGESTED VISIT :

Day 1: Lascaux IV and Parc du Thot (both sites are 15 minutes away by car)
Day 2: Grotte du Grand Roc and the Shelters of Laugerie Basse (both sites are at the same address)

VIP animation

An unforgettable experience awaits you! For one morning, the Parc du Thot invites you to walk in the step of an animal caretaker and discover this unique and rewarding profession. In addition to the visit, you will share the daily life of the animal teams and enjoy their anecdotes about the animals. 
This activity is available on Thursdays during the school holidays from Easter to All Saints' Day.​

 OUTLINE :
8am: Welcome by the caretakers' team 
8.15am: Presentation of the daily work of the caretakers 
9am: Medical training and discussion with the caretakers about the animal species present in the Parc du Thot
10am : Free visit of the park