Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré, Solutre-Pouilly: Hours, Address, Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré Reviews: 4.5/5
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
4.5
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
The Museum of Prehistory in Solutré contains exhibits from one of the richest sites in Europe. Solutré was a hunting site for ever 25 000 years. Man of the Upper Palaeolithic (35 000 – 10 000 BC) trapped, killed and dismembered thousands of horses and reindeers, so leaving layers of bones. This accumulation of bones gave rise to a famous legend, which we know to be untrue, that the horses were driven over the cliff by their hunters.
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The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
11 within 3 miles
Restaurant La Courtille de Solutre
501
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European
La Terrasse Du Clos
3
0.2 mi$$$$ • Italian • French
Auberge des 2 Roches
144
0.8 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European
L'O des Vignes
523
1.7 mi$$$$ • French • European
Le Millésime
3
1.4 miFrench
La Marmite de l'Echanson
11
2 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Bar • Wine Bar
Restaurant 'Le Dirose'
76
2.2 mi$ • French
Crozart Eric (chez Eric)
3
2.1 miFrench
Restaurant La Patte D'Oie
184
2.3 mi$$ - $$$ • French • European
Le Café de la Gare
298
2.7 mi$$ - $$$ • French • Bar • European
Attractions
45 within 6 miles
La Roche de Solutre
562
468 ftGeologic Formations
L’Atrium du Pouilly Fuisse
31
0.3 miWineries & Vineyards
Domaine Thierry Drouin
2
0.7 miWineries & Vineyards
La Roche De Vergisson
1
1.2 miGeologic Formations
Chateau de Chasselas
22
1.5 miWineries & Vineyards • Castles
Domaine Luquet
16
1.7 miWineries & Vineyards
Domaine du Roure
1
1.3 miWineries & Vineyards
Chateau Fuissé
19
1.6 miWineries & Vineyards
Earl Pascal Renoud-grappin
1
1.4 miWineries & Vineyards
Manoir du Capucin
5
1.6 miWineries & Vineyards
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4.5
73 reviews
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CPaM68
Texas586 contributions
Jul 2019
This is a very good little museum with some interesting artifacts, exhibits, and a stunning view of the cliff. It also has some great views of all the vineyards going down into the valley below. Descriptions are in English.
Written November 5, 2019
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Pierre W
Montreux, Switzerland24 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
visiting the place with 2 young teenager, they were facinated
to discover the detail of pre historic life.
the set up is simple but very educational
to discover the detail of pre historic life.
the set up is simple but very educational
Written July 10, 2018
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Thank you Pierre for your comment. We are delighted that you enjoyed the visit to the Museum of Prehistory.
We do our utmost to ensure that families enjoy the visit together
Written August 7, 2018
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Mike M
Sunset, LA, USA72 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Great museum, interesting artifacts. The explanatory panels are also in English, and the audioguide is informative
Written March 2, 2018
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Thank you SuncanMan for your comment. We are delighted that you enjoyed visiting the Museum of Prehistory.
Audioguides are also available in German and Dutch
Written April 13, 2018
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Susan M
Perth, Australia9 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
An extremenly rewarding experience. This particular musee is a must to visit following your climb up Solutre.
Written August 14, 2017
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Thank you Susan M for your comment, we are delighted that the visit has pleased you
Written August 23, 2017
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Annette N
Salisbury, UK24 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
The views from the museum, built into the the great Roche de Solutre, are spectacular enough, with the views over the vineyards down to the Saone Valley. The museum itself is if excellent standard and there is something to interest all age groups.
Written August 20, 2016
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John L
Australian Capital Territory, Australia190 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Either before or after you've climbed la roche, a visit to the museum is well worth it. It takes only about 20 minutes and is very comprehensive about the history of the region, in particular the rock. There is an English commentary as well as French.
Written September 5, 2015
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DonPaulo
Richmond, Virginia1,289 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
I have been to hundreds of museums in my life, but this one gets the very most out of its artifacts. The site is visible from many miles away. There is a shear cliff standing out on the horizon. You wind your way through picturesque villages as you drive to the base of the cliff. There sits the relatively small museum. The story begins with the massive bone finds, mostly small horses. The museum takes you along with the discoverer of the find. You read and hear about the first theory of a Stone Age stampede off the cliff. You work your way through the evidence and further digs until you come to a more realistic scenario. All the while you are learning about the life and habits of the Stone Age humans and animals. Once the story is clear, you set forth on a small circuit of some 15 recreations of the original habitat, learning about the geology and flora. This puts your experience into clearer focus. At the end of your visit, you have the feel that you have experienced and learned a great deal. Then you can take one of the trails to the top of the rock.
I would suggest that the concept and execution of this museum should be a model for the curator of any museum. It is certainly one of the very best organized that we have seen anywhere in France, or Europe for that matter.
Did I say that I liked it?
I would suggest that the concept and execution of this museum should be a model for the curator of any museum. It is certainly one of the very best organized that we have seen anywhere in France, or Europe for that matter.
Did I say that I liked it?
Written September 2, 2014
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Rory O
Cape Town Central, South Africa174 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
This is a very interesting museum explaining the area. It is located overlooking the Pouilly valley on a trail leading up to the rock at Soultré.
Written July 4, 2014
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chateau_des_poccards
Bourgogne Sud6 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
Everybody finds something to do, history, culture, walking, nature,..inside and outside activities and good food and wine nearby in Pouilly
Written January 26, 2013
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Member_France
france268 contributions
This museum is a gem, especially the kids exhibition (which seems to be temporary - it would be great to keep it as permanent part of the museum). Very nicely done, with lots hands-on exhibits for kids. The museum is located in a beautiful landscape, so pack your walking boots and enjoy the view over the Saone plain towards Mont Blanc.
Written October 29, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions about Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré
- Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré is open:
- Sun - Sat 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Hotels near Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré:
- (0.27 mi) La Courtille de Solutre
- (1.83 mi) Domaine la Source des Fees
- (4.30 mi) Hôtel & Restaurant La Rose
- (4.11 mi) Auberge du Paradis
- (9.79 mi) Les Portails Bleus
- Restaurants near Musée de Préhistoire de Solutré:
- (0.27 mi) Restaurant La Courtille de Solutre
- (0.25 mi) La Terrasse Du Clos
- (0.81 mi) Auberge des 2 Roches
- (1.70 mi) L'O des Vignes
- (4.14 mi) Au 14 Fevrier