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of bones was found just behind the hotel of Monsieur Magnon—Hôtel le Cro-Magnon,
whichisinbusinesstothisdayonthemainstreetinLesEyzies-de-Tayac.Thename“Cro-
Magnon” translates as “Mr. Magnon's Hole.”
Orientation:
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac's
TI
rents bikes and has free Wi-Fi (July-Aug
Mon-Sat 9:00-19:00, Sept-June Mon-Sat 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-18:00, closed Sun except
June-Sept 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00, tel. 05 53 06 97 05,
www.tourisme-vezere.com
).
The train station is a level 500 yards from the town center (turn right from the station to
get into town).
Prehistory Welcome Center (Pôle International de la Préhistoire)
Start your prehistoric explorations at the Pôle International de la Préhistoire (PIP) at the
Sarlat (east) end of town. This glass-and-concrete facility gives a good introduction to this
region's important prehistoric sites. The low-slung building houses timelines, slideshows,
and exhibits (all in English) that work together to give visitors a primer on the origins of
man. The English-speaking staff is happy to provide maps of the region, and give sugges-
tions on places to visit—and (incredibly) it's all free. Park here (for free), then walk 200
yards into Les Eyzies for its National Museum of Prehistory.
Cost and Hours:
Free; mid-May-Sept daily 9:00-19:30; Oct-mid-May Sun-Fri
9:00-17:30,closedSat;Wi-Fi,freeparkingacrossthestreet,locatedeastofdowntownLes
Eyzies-de-Tayac at 30 Rue du Moulin—watch for tall silver
PIP
sign, tel. 05 53 06 06 97,
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National Museum of Prehistory (Musée National de Préhistoire)
Thismodernmuseumhousesmorethan18,000bones,stones,andcrudelittledoodadsthat
were uncovered locally. It takes you through prehistory—starting 400,000 years ago—and
isgoodpreparationforyourcavevisits.Themuseumdoesagreatjobpresentingitsexhib-
its, although you have to work at following the serious teaching style.
