SHOOTING WITH SPEAR THROWER : Learn to hunt like our ancestors
Prehistoric Men of course knew how to throw spears by hand ... but to better surprise the animals, with less risk and more power: they invented the spearthrower, a weapon which makes it possible to launch at double the distance by extending the lever of the arms.
An activity recommended from 5/6 years and for all audiences to learn how to use the spearthrower.
Go hunting armed with a spearthrowers and spears.
Tip: Remember to come early to fully enjoy your day between visiting the Caves and Prehistoric Workshops
- 5 / 99 years old
- 30 minutes
- activity under shelter
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Is it possible to conduct the prehistoric workshops?
Most of the prehistoric workshops are distant from 3 to 5 minutes walking.
There is many paths through the park. The schedules take into account movements between 2 nearby activities. The 2 workshops furthest from each other are “pottery” and “fire” but you will not take more than 5 minutes by walking slowly with a young child.
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What outfit to wear for the workshops?
At "Grottes du Cerdon", you are "on the ground" as close as possible to nature.
Dress accordingly in clothing suitable for outdoor activities which can be more or less dirty, depending on your abilities.
Remember that you are leaving your era!
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Can we do all the prehistoric workshops and the visit ?
The schedules between visits and prehistoric workshops are organized so that you can do everything in a day. However, in this case, you must arrive at the site upon opening. Download your schedule in pdf on the "schedules" page.