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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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. -
I booked a departure hour on a visit but I want to change. Is it possible ?
Report it to reception upon your arrival on our site and we will do so within the limit of available places.
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What can you do with children from 3 years old ?
A dedicated storytelling tour (tale) is offered on Sundays to families with young children (3/5 years). It is necessary to reserve it on the internet.
The workshops "painting, prehistoric pottery and fire techniques" complete this visit in order to immerse the little ones in Prehistory.
Parents can help the little ones to adorn and shoot spears.
The excavation workshop can also be attended by the parents for the youngest.