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2 hours
Mobile ticket
The Madeleine site is both a unique place, mixing a rich prehistoric past (the site gave its name to a prehistoric civilization), remains of the Middle Ages (troglodytic village and ruins of the castle of Petit-Marzac), an exceptional and preserved environment and a peasant farm.
In high season (July-August) you can enjoy activities around ancestral know-how: blacksmiths, basket makers, sheet maker, lauze cutter, medicinal care workshops with garden plants...
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
50cl bottle of water offered during the tour
Parking Fees
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Dinner
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Village Troglodytique de la Madeleine
Visit of the historic site of Madeleine. Discovery of the prehistoric environment 20,000 years ago and the Magdalenian way of life (Cro-magnon). Visit the medieval village and the Madeleine educational farm
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Steve W,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
It is well organised with lots of formation about the place. The free app in many languages was very informative. There.are tours, although we didn't use that option.
Karen Q,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
Added to our travel plans last minute, we would really have regretted missing this. A thought provoking site for sure.
Operated by Visite guidée d'un joyaux troglodyte de la Dordogne