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Préhisto'site du Cairn

Museum and interpretation centers in Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt

  • A lively, fun and educational museum.

  • CAIRN's Préhisto'site invites you to go back 5,000 years to unravel the mysteries of prehistoric man.

    The wooded park is the setting for activities and demonstrations put on by members of the tribe: fire, hunting, menhir removal workshops, face painting, pottery, jewellery and art. The museum area features 3 interactive exhibition rooms (3D film, touch screens, etc.).

    Discover the Neanderthal exhibition and enjoy 2 treasure hunts (in the park and in the museum).

    Join the tribe and...
    CAIRN's Préhisto'site invites you to go back 5,000 years to unravel the mysteries of prehistoric man.

    The wooded park is the setting for activities and demonstrations put on by members of the tribe: fire, hunting, menhir removal workshops, face painting, pottery, jewellery and art. The museum area features 3 interactive exhibition rooms (3D film, touch screens, etc.).

    Discover the Neanderthal exhibition and enjoy 2 treasure hunts (in the park and in the museum).

    Join the tribe and experience a (pre)historic day!

    July-August, daily from 10.30am to 7pm.
    Other school holidays and bank holidays, daily from 2pm to 6pm.
    Out of school holidays, Monday to Friday, 2pm to 5pm (unaccompanied tours).
  • Spoken languages
    • German
    • English
    • Accueil Vélo
    • Vélodyssée
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Auditorium
    • Screening room
  • Services
    • Boutique
    • Animals accepted
Rates
Payment methods
  • Debit cards
  • Cheques and giro cheques
  • Holiday cheques
  • Cash
  • Rates
  • Single adult
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  • Single child
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  • Individual reduced price
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Openings
Openings
  • From April 6, 2025 until November 1, 2025