Musée de Préhistoire de Tautavel

THE DISCOVERY
In 1971, the Tautavel Man (-450,000 years) was discovered by Professor Lumley's team.
At twenty years old, the Tautavel Man measured 1.60 meters. This Homo erectus had all the characteristics of early Europeans: a receding forehead, a bulge above the orbits, prominent cheekbones, and an advanced jaw. Although he did not yet master fire, he proved to be an excellent hunter. One can think that he would have chosen the site of the Caune de l’Arago for its privileged location: it allowed him to dominate the valley, its water source, and consequently his prey.

THE PREHISTORIC MUSEUM
It is a French Museum open all year round with 21 exhibition halls meeting the Tautavel Man, the oldest man found on French soil (-450,000 years). It presents its exceptional collections in an alive and multilingual way.
Life-size faithful reconstructions of scenes from prehistory.

THE MUSEUM OF THE FIRST EUROPEAN INHABITANTS
Congress Palace - Open all year round
It takes you back to the sources of European humanity and tells the story of man since 1,800,000 years ago.
More than 300 exceptional archaeological pieces, a 3D tour, and reconstructions of the habitat of the first Europeans.

Daily workshops during school holidays, animations.

Tautavel: A Family Journey to the Past...