Type of site:
Theme Park
Place of location: Haute Ariège
Village/Town: Tarascon sur Ariège
Municipality: Ariège (Midi Pyrénées)
Region: Occitanie
State: France
Telephone: (+33) (0) 561 051 010
Website: http://www.sites-touristiques-ariege.fr/sites-touristiques-ariege/parc-de-la-prehistoire
E-mail: nbordenave@ariege.fr
Natural Environment:
The Park is located in the limestone hills in the Tarascon River Basin.
Archaeological evidences in the site:
The Park has one part devoted to prehistoric art, from different points of view. The visit is with audio guides, and allows the paintings in Niaux Cave to be viewed in their original state, using ultraviolet light. Parts that are not open to the public can also be seen, including paintings, engravings on the floor and footprints. Films are shown about the techniques of Archaeology, rock art in the world, and Palaeolithic portable art. There is also a model of Niaux Cave.