Museum of Prehistory of Grand Pressigny
About This Museum
Tucked away in the lush, rolling countryside of the Loire Valley, the Museum of Prehistory in Grand-Pressigny is a world-class destination for anyone curious about our distant past. It sits right next to a magnificent Renaissance château, creating a stunning historical backdrop. The museum's fame stems from its incredible focus on flintknapping, a craft this region mastered thousands of years ago. You'll be amazed by the vast 'Grand Pressigny blades', beautiful honey-colored flint tools that were traded across Neolithic Europe.
Collection Highlights
The star exhibits are undoubtedly the long, glossy blades and cores made from the local honey-brown flint. Beyond these treasures, you'll find lifelike dioramas depicting daily life in the Stone Age and an impressive array of mammoth bones and other fossils discovered nearby.
Visitor Information
It's located at Rue des Remparts in Le Grand-Pressigny—easy to find if you're touring the château. Before you go, definitely check their official website for current opening times as they can vary with the seasons.
Architecture & Building
Housed within historic buildings that blend seamlessly with the adjacent Renaissance château, its modern exhibition spaces are cleverly integrated into ancient stone structures.
Contact & Location
Address: Rue des Remparts, Château de Pressigny, Le Grand-Pressigny, Loches, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France métropolitaine, 37350, France
Phone: +33 2 47 94 90 20
Website: Visit Website
