{"id":3950,"date":"2026-03-12T12:01:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/comminges-in-prehistory\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:06:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:06:26","slug":"comminges-in-prehistory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/en\/comminges-in-prehistory\/","title":{"rendered":"Comminges in Prehistory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern-hero-section\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1904 size-full\" alt=\"Le Comminges durant la Pr\u00e9histoire\nMus\u00e9e de L'Aurignacien\" src=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prehistoire-bandeau.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prehistoire-bandeau.jpg 900w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prehistoire-bandeau-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prehistoire-bandeau-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=\"is-style-decorated wp-block-post-title\">Comminges in Prehistory<\/h1><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-underlined\">the discovery of prehistory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The story of the discovery of prehistoric humans in Comminges begins in 1852, when Jean-Baptiste Bonnemaison found bones in a rabbit burrow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story begins not far from Aurignac, when he pulled bones from a rabbit burrow. Digging further, he discovered the entrance to a rock shelter containing a collective burial and the remains of extinct animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1860, the famous paleontologist \u00c9douard Lartet discovered, scattered in the ashes of a hearth, knapped flint tools and reindeer antler tools; the remains of meals from a group gathered around the fire, and fragments of cave bear, mammoth, cave hyena, woolly rhinoceros\u2026 \u00c9douard Lartet believed that a funerary meal was held at each burial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This major discovery definitively proves the existence of prehistoric humans, beyond the few millennia described in the Bible. In 1906, after a heated scientific debate, Aurignac gave its name, becoming the eponym of the Aurignacian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site\u2019s reputation grew, notably at the 1867 World\u2019s Fair, where Lartet gave Aurignac pride of place by presenting the material found during the excavation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1913, the Aurignac site became the eponymous site of the Aurignacian. The objects discovered there define the first material culture of modern humans in the Upper Paleolithic timeline, between 38,000 and 28,000 years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-indented is-style-indented--1\">The site was listed as a Historic Monument in 1921, then fell into obscurity until new excavations led by Fernand Lacorre in front of the shelter in 1938-1939. They confirmed two different occupations: one from the Aurignacian period and a more recent one from the Neolithic. <\/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;69ff71cac6d5e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ff71cac6d5e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" 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\/03\/Gargas.jpg\" alt=\"Comminges in Prehistory&#10;Gargas Caves\" class=\"wp-image-1943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gargas.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gargas-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gargas-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><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><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gargas Caves<\/figcaption><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-underlined\">Many sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No surprise that Comminges is full of prehistoric sites showing that humans have been here for a very long time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled in fertile, welcoming plains within reach of the Pyrenees, countless hospitable shelters allowed prehistoric people to find refuge in Comminges. That\u2019s why this area can now proudly showcase leading sites such as the Aurignac rock shelter and its museum, as well as the Gargas Cave. Just a short walk from Aurignac are the fascinating Save gorges, where the famous Venus of Lespugue was discovered.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-quote has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Not to be missed: the museums of the Aurignacian and Montmaurin, and the Gargas and Nesploria caves, to learn more about Prehistory and take part in workshops, accompanied by researchers&#8230;<\/p>\n<svg class=\"icon icon-quote\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/bedrock\/assets\/icons\/sprite.svg#quote\"><\/use><\/svg><\/blockquote>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"swiper wp-block-bedrock-slides is-layout-flex wp-container-bedrock-slides-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-bedrock-slides-is-layout-flex\" 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">in the land of the Aurignacian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-indented is-style-indented--2\">Opening period: February to December, Wednesday to Sunday, 2 PM to 6 PM (closed in January, May 1, November 1 and December 25).<br\/>Opening hours (school holidays): Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 6 PM.<\/p>\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<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two car parks are available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picnic area on site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Play area for ages 0 to 5.<br\/>A small activity booklet will be given to each child\u2014ideal so everyone can enjoy the visit!<\/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-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dccec8835f994da56ba80ba877606734\"><strong>Aurignacian Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Avenue de Benabarre \u2013 31420 Aurignac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bedrock-click-to-reveal has-abel-font-family\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><div class=\"wp-element-bedrock-click-to-reveal\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-hidden-content=\"+33 5 61 90 90 72\" data-link-url=\"https:\/\/www.musee-aurignacien.com\/fr\" data-link-target=\"_blank\" data-link-rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone-call-outgoing\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/bedrock\/assets\/icons\/sprite.svg#phone-call-outgoing\"\/><\/svg><span>Show phone number<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bedrock-click-to-reveal has-abel-font-family\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><div class=\"wp-element-bedrock-click-to-reveal\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-hidden-content=\"+33 6 23 45 67 89\" data-link-url=\"tel:+33623456789\" data-link-target=\"_blank\" data-link-rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone-mobile\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/bedrock\/assets\/icons\/sprite.svg#phone-mobile\"\/><\/svg><span>Show phone number<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-abel-font-family is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-only is-style-text-only--3 has-icon\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:nobody@faire-savoir.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><svg class=\"icon icon-email\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/bedrock\/assets\/icons\/sprite.svg#email\"><\/use><\/svg>Contact by email<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-prepare-your-visit has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">in Gravettian times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-indented is-style-indented--4\"><strong>NESPLORIA <\/strong>: Opening period: every day from May to August, 10 AM to 5:30 PM (May 1 to July 4) and until 6 PM from July 5 to August 31. <br\/>Off-season, from September to April: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and throughout all school holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-indented is-style-indented--5\"><strong>GARGAS CAVES<\/strong>: The prehistoric caves of Gargas are subject to daily visitor quotas to preserve their treasures. For this reason, whatever the season, it is recommended to book your cave visit by phone at 05.62.98.81.50. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NESPLORIA prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individual adult: <strong>\u20ac8.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual child: <strong>\u20ac5.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual student\/disabled\/unemployed: <strong>\u20ac6.50<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children): <strong>\u20ac22.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional child <strong>\u20ac3.50<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult group (10 people min) <strong>\u20ac5.50<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child group (10 people min) <strong>\u20ac3.50<\/strong><\/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\">Cave prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-depth visit, individual adult <strong>\u20ac17.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-depth visit, group (+10 people) <strong>\u20ac14.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Night visit, individual adult <strong>\u20ac15.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Night visit, individual child <strong>\u20ac10.00<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A large car park is available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A restaurant nearby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Workshops are available for children by reservation, and a permanent exhibition &#8220;The Explorers of Prehistory&#8221;<\/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-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e15a862e0b4a50bb1fdbd77b92b13f6\"><strong>NESPLORIA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Departmental road 261<\/strong><br\/><strong>65660 Aventignan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bedrock-click-to-reveal has-abel-font-family\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><div class=\"wp-element-bedrock-click-to-reveal\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-hidden-content=\"+33562988150\" data-link-url=\"gargas.nestploria@nestploria.fr\" data-link-target=\"_blank\" data-link-rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone-call-outgoing\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/bedrock\/assets\/icons\/sprite.svg#phone-call-outgoing\"\/><\/svg><span>Show phone number<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-abel-font-family is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-only is-style-text-only--6 has-icon\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:gargas.nestploria@nestploria.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><svg class=\"icon icon-email\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/bedrock\/assets\/icons\/sprite.svg#email\"><\/use><\/svg>Contact by email<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull pattern-prepare-your-visit has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">in the gorges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-indented is-style-indented--7\"><strong>From May 1<sup>st <\/sup>to August 31<\/strong><br\/>Museum: 10 AM &#8211; 6 PM <br\/>Villa Lassalles: 10 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM and 2 PM &#8211; 6 PM <br\/>Site closed on Mondays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-indented is-style-indented--8\"><strong>From September 1<sup>st<\/sup> to April 30 <\/strong><br\/>Museum: 10 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM and 2 PM &#8211; 5:30 PM <br\/>Villa Lassalles: by reservation <br\/>Site closed on Mondays and Tuesdays <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closed on January 1<sup>st<\/sup>, May 1<sup>st<\/sup>, November 1<sup>st<\/sup>, November 11 and December 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-indented is-style-indented--9\"><strong>Please note<\/strong>: last entry 45 minutes before closing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard rate: \u20ac5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free admission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under 18s <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18-25 year olds (EU nationals and regular non-European residents in France)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disabled person and their companion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job seekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education Pass (currently valid) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first Sunday of January, February, March, November and December<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your ticket gives you access to the archaeological museum and Villa Lassalles (depending on the latter\u2019s opening conditions). Please present it at the entrance to each site.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Thursday during the school holidays, children can take part in a workshop. Discover ancient flavours, play hopscotch or latrunculi, make a clay pot&#8230; There\u2019s something for everyone!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-montmaurin.fr\/agenda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a> <strong>Family events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, &#8220;Monument jeu d&#8217;enfant&#8221; (the 1<sup>st<\/sup> weekend of the autumn holidays) and &#8220;Contes et Histoires&#8221; (Christmas holidays) offer a family-friendly programme where young and old share unforgettable moments.<\/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-accent-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f009c8081e57d1823ce5735632d297e8\"><strong>MONTMAURIN Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1 route de Blajan<br\/>31350 Montmaurin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bedrock-click-to-reveal has-abel-font-family\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><div class=\"wp-element-bedrock-click-to-reveal\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-hidden-content=\"+33 5 61 88 39 94\" data-link-url=\"montmaurin@monuments-nationaux.fr\" data-link-target=\"_blank\" data-link-rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg class=\"icon icon-phone-call-outgoing\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/bedrock\/assets\/icons\/sprite.svg#phone-call-outgoing\"\/><\/svg><span>Show phone number<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-abel-font-family is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-text-only is-style-text-only--10 has-icon\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:montmaurin@monuments-nationaux.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><svg class=\"icon icon-email\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.prep.faire-savoir.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/bedrock\/assets\/icons\/sprite.svg#email\"><\/use><\/svg>Contact by email<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the discovery of prehistory The story of the discovery of prehistoric humans in Comminges begins in 1852, when Jean-Baptiste Bonnemaison found bones in a rabbit burrow. 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