Roque Saint Christophe, Dordogne, France is one of the most impressive and important prehistoric sites in Europe.
Located on the banks of the river Dordogne between Les Eyzies and Montignac the Roque Saint Christophe is a massive rock shelter set high on an enormous limestone cliff which dominates the river.
Occupied by cave dwellers around fifty five thousand years ago, the shelter accommodated up to 1000 people through to the middle ages and the Renaissance during which times it was fortified.
The entry fee is around 7.5€ for adults and 4.5€ for children aged 12 to 16 and 3.5€ for younger children aged 5 to 11, under fives go free. Students 6€. Last visit is forty five minutes before closing time. There is free parking and a café/snack bar at the car park as well as a museum shop at the entrance. A visit without a guide takes around forty five minutes whilst a guided visit takes about an hour and at some times takes in demonstrations of installations such as the winch.
Having visited the Roque Saint Christophe on a number of occasions I have been struck by the positive impression on visitors on each occasion and noted its appeal to adults and children alike. It really is an exceptional site.
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