{"id":3626,"date":"2026-01-13T10:26:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/musee-de-laurignacien-back-to-the-roots\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:30:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:30:31","slug":"musee-de-laurignacien-back-to-the-roots","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/en\/not-to-be-missed-%e2%99%a5\/musee-de-laurignacien-back-to-the-roots\/","title":{"rendered":"Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Aurignacien: back to the roots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern-hero-section\" style=\"min-height:430px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-379 size-full\" alt=\"Mus\u00e9e de l'Aurignacien : le retour aux sources\" src=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Musee-Aurignacien-A.-Ferreira-4.jpg\" style=\"object-position:15% 32%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"15% 32%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Musee-Aurignacien-A.-Ferreira-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Musee-Aurignacien-A.-Ferreira-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Musee-Aurignacien-A.-Ferreira-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%,rgba(0,0,0) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Aurignacien: back to the roots<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">38,000 years ago in Aurignac\u2026 As you plan your visit to the Aurignac Museum, you\u2019re about to discover a whole chapter of our history. Like apprentice archaeologists, step into the time machine\u2014destination: Prehistory! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-breadcrumb has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Accueil<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-text has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back to the origins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you arrive at the <strong>Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Aurignacien<\/strong>, you\u2019ll probably be surprised by the building\u2019s design. While the architecture feels more like a Californian loft, you\u2019re definitely in the right place!<br\/>Once you step through the doors, you\u2019ll be transported into a space that showcases the different elements of the collection.<br\/>The <strong>Aurignac Museum<\/strong> is dedicated to understanding Prehistory and the Aurignacian culture, brought to light with the discovery of the <strong>Aurignac<\/strong> rock shelter in the 19th century.<br\/>We recommend choosing the guided tour: the guide\u2019s commentary will help you better understand the incredible story of the Aurignac people! In the permanent exhibition room, you can admire an impressive collection of more than 300 objects: daily life, hunting, and even the bones of animals that have since disappeared\u2026 Every aspect of the Aurignacian is on display, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the life of this fascinating ancestor.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-media-text has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ff73c67237e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ff73c67237e\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Musee-Aurignacien-2-A.-Ferreira-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mus&#xE9;e de l&#x2019;Aurignacien: back to the roots. museum \" class=\"wp-image-381\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.500064926632905;width:543px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Musee-Aurignacien-2-A.-Ferreira-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Musee-Aurignacien-2-A.-Ferreira-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Musee-Aurignacien-2-A.-Ferreira-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the footsteps of the first humans at the Aurignac Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After your museum visit, why not step into the shoes of an Aurignacian? The team has thought of everything to awaken the cave person within you! On the agenda, you can choose between an introductory workshop on archaeological digs and flint knapping\u2014you can even learn how to make fire! Be sure to check the website before your visit, as the activity schedule changes regularly.<br\/>Extend your experience at the <strong>Aurignac Museum<\/strong> by heading to the prehistoric site of the same name, where it all began. Remember to wear good shoes, as a 20-minute walk through the woods is needed before you reach the famous <strong>Aurignac rock shelter<\/strong>.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u2665 Our favourites at the Aurignac Museum \u2665<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum is incredibly comprehensive, which is why it has been awarded the <strong>Mus\u00e9e de France<\/strong> label\u2026 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short, very clear films show you the gestures and techniques of our ancestors!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small caf\u00e9 area lets you relax while sipping hot and cold drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shop combining children\u2019s books, games, minerals and reconstructions lets you take home a souvenir.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/en\/not-to-be-missed-%e2%99%a5\/visit-the-gargas-caves-the-little-lascaux-of-the-pyrenees\/\">Discover another prehistory museum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Aurignac et son mus\u00e9e\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UpGaSWrGY48?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Schools<\/strong>: guided tours of the museum collections, as well as demonstration and hands-on workshops to take your discovery of Prehistory further. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRICES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adults (18+): \u20ac6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Young people (under 18): Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duo pass (2 adults): \u20ac10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced rate: \u20ac4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opening hours<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Wednesday to Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM<\/strong>, and <strong>Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:30 PM to 6 PM<\/strong> during school holidays in Zone C (Toulouse).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed <strong>in January, on May 1, November 1 and December 25.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For families<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Activity booklets are available at reception to discover the permanent exhibition while having fun.<br\/>The activity booklet &#8220;On the trail of footprints&#8221; invites you to follow the footprints of prehistoric animals along the path leading to the shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea39502d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1rem;border-top-right-radius:1rem;border-bottom-left-radius:1rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01f1b9aac2f79204623c5d2de8bcf6cf\">Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;Aurignacien<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Avenue de Benabarre \u2013 31420 Aurignac<br\/>Tel.: 05 61 90 90 72 Email <strong><a href=\"mailto:contact@musee-aurignacien.com\">contact@musee-aurignacien.com<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musee-aurignacien.com\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.musee-aurignacien.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea39502d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1rem;border-top-right-radius:1rem;border-bottom-left-radius:1rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c7441da2434e7379c47d0bc4d331c29\"><strong>Getting to AURIGNAC without a car:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54f9dc4ebc2e595c2f1fb502f7894d07\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/is-wp-90-prod\/uploads-prod\/2025\/12\/31-FH-320-141225.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LiO bus: line 320 Aurignac <strong>&#8212; 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