La Roque Saint-Christophe
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Roque Saint Christophe - by Management
Description
La Roque Saint-Christophe is a 60-80m high and 1km long limestone cliff located in the village of Peyzac-le-Moustier (next to Eyzies) in Dordogne in southwestern France. Natural cavities have been used by cave-dwellers since prehistoric times until the Renaissance period (it was used as a hiding place for Huguenots during the religious wars). The visit also includes a virtual reality movie seeking to illustrate the evolution of the cliff and its usage over time.
Access & Transport
Located 27km northwest of Sarlat (35mins drive) and 45km southeast of Périgueux (50mins drive) There is free onsite parking
Instructions & Recommendations
This activity can be combined with a visit of Lascaux IV (15km to the northeast) and/or Commarque Castle (16km to the southeast)
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. The site helps preserve the region's cultural heritage and educate visitors.
Conclusion
The Roque Saint Christophe is both a natural feature and an educational attraction covering an interesting, if limited, topic. The inclusion of tools and machinery is visually helpful and partially compensate for the emptiness of most of the site. We would particularly recommend a visit to families and those who happen to already be in the area, noting that it would attract more people and recommendations if pricing were a little lower.
Key positive
Interesting attraction for children and adults alike
Spectacular natural feature
Key negative
More expensive than it ought to be
Takes a bit of time to drive to
Suitability
Suitable for all ages Not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (there are 80 steps)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 18:30
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:30
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 17:30
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 17:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 17:30