Musée de la Préhistoire
About This Museum
Tucked away in the quiet Normandy countryside near Rânes, the Musée de la Préhistoire is a genuine surprise. You don't just see history here; you feel the immense weight of time standing before a towering mammoth skeleton. The way they've lit the flint tools and delicate jewelry makes these ancient objects feel incredibly immediate and personal. It’s a small museum, but it completely redefines your sense of how long human hands have shaped this very landscape.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the mammoth skeleton that greets you in the main hall, but don't rush past the cases of exquisitely crafted flint arrowheads and surprisingly elegant polished stone axes. I was mesmerized by a display of ancient jewelry—simple pierced animal teeth and shells that someone wore thousands of years ago.
Visitor Information
It's located right in Rânes, easy to find with parking nearby. Given its smaller size, it's a perfect stop for an hour or two to break up a day of driving through the region.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a handsome, rustic stone building that looks like it has its own history, blending seamlessly into the village surroundings.
Contact & Location
Address: Rânes, Argentan, Orne, Normandie, France métropolitaine, 61150, France
Phone: +33 2 33 39 72 94
Website: Visit Website
