Musée de préhistoire de Solutré

Located at the foot of the Roche de Solutré, a designated Grand Site de France, the Museum of Prehistory presents collections from one of the richest prehistoric sites in Europe. This hunting ground, frequented by humans for over 50,000 years, bears witness to human occupations of exceptional scale.

Discovered in 1866, this important prehistoric site plays a key role in establishing the chronology of this period. It gave its name to the Solutrean culture, which dates back to the Last Glacial Maximum. The weapon points and knives known as laurel leaves represent the pinnacle of flint knapping techniques and make this site a major archaeological reference point today.

The Archaeological Park complements the museum visit. This marked trail features 8 highlights covering geology, hunting techniques, the landscape during Prehistory, the discovery and first excavations of the site, contemporary excavations, the deposit and its remains.

Audio guide in French, English, German, Dutch.

Groups accepted.

Accessible for disabled people. (with a certain autonomy) Real desire of the team to welcome people with disabilities. Very good arrangements made. For people with visual and hearing impairments: large print booklet available at reception, adapted audio guide, educational kit allowing you to touch certain objects with instructions in Braille, workshops based on the five senses, tactile book, etc. For people with mental disabilities , good signage combining text and images, adapted guided tour (simplified and shorter), tour guide booklet made up of illustrations available at reception. For people with motor disabilities, 2 parking spaces are provided opposite the entrance. The reception desk and toilets are accessible.

Labeled Tourism & Disability (Hearing disability, Mental disability, Motor disability, Visual disability)

Coach parking.

Services

• Shop

Equipment

• Air-conditioning
• Botanical route
• Parking
• Toilet

Activities

• Specific thematic animation
• Workshop for adults
• Children's workshop
• Conferences
• Temporary exhibitions

Hours

Low season: from 07/02/2026 to 03/04/2026, from 02/11/2026 to 29/11/2026, from 19/12/2026 to 03/01/2027 from 11am to 17pm. Closed on Mondays.
High season: from 04/04/2026 to 01/11/2026, from 10am to 18pm. Closed on Mondays.
Closed on 01/01/2026, from 05/01/2026 to 06/02/2026, on 01/05/2026, from 30/11/2026 to 18/12/2026 and on 25/12/2026.

Individual visits

Duration of the visit: 60 min. Paid visit. Free visits permanently. Guided tours by appointment. Course suitable for children.

Group visits

Duration of the visit: 60 min. Paid visit. Free visits permanently. Free visits by appointment. Guided tours by appointment.

Payment method

• Credit card
• French bank and postal checks
• Cash
• Administrative mandates

Labels

• Grand Site de France
• Museum of France

Working Languages

• French
• English