Musée de Préhistoire

Museum Carnac, Brittany, France
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What to expect

The Musée de Préhistoire de Carnac is a museum showcasing a rich collection of prehistoric artifacts, with over 6,600 objects on display, mostly from the Neolithic period. The museum presents the evolution of funerary architecture, from dolmens to covered alleys, and the daily life of our ancestors, with ceramics, flint tools, polished axes, and jewelry. The museum offers various activities, including guided tours, workshops for children, and demonstrations of prehistoric techniques. It is a great place to learn about the history of the region and the megalithic period, making it a great destination for families to visit and explore

Plan your family visit to the Musée de Préhistoire with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Musée de Préhistoire, which has one of the largest collections of Paleolithic objects in France

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the reconstitutions of prehistoric men and animals, and the Camp des Petits Sapiens play area ✨