La Roque Saint-Christophe: Guided Tours and Group Stays in the Heart of the Vézère Valley
Located in the heart of the Vézère Valley, between Les Eyzies and Lascaux, La Roque Saint-Christophe is a must-see destination for groups, school field trips, and tour bus operators seeking a cultural, historical, and spectacular experience in the Dordogne.
This troglodytic site—unique in Europe, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the “Valley of Mankind”—offers year-round programs tailored to every audience: self-guided tours, guided tours, demonstrations, and educational workshops.
Customized packages for adult groups
La Roque Saint-Christophe welcomes groups of 20 or more, with several options to suit your preferences:
- Self-guided tour: Explore the site at your own pace, taking in the terraces, the reconstructed dwellings, and the collection of medieval machinery.
- Free guided tour: A dedicated tour guide will accompany your group at no extra charge—a rarity at a tourist attraction!
The group rate is set at €9.90 per person, with exclusive benefits:
- 1 driver included,
- 1 free chaperone for every 20 people,
- Access is available year-round, regardless of the season.
An ideal package for travel agencies, senior citizen clubs, tour bus operators, car rally organizers, and motorcycle groups looking for a cultural and enjoyable stopover in the Vézère Valley, in the heart of the Périgord.
Fun and Educational School Field Trips
La Roque Saint-Christophe is also a fascinating place for students to explore, from preschool through college.
Teachers can choose between a self-guided tour or a guided tour (€45 per group of up to 50 children), with the option to add a demonstration of the drum winch (in which case the tour costs €50)—an impressive experience that illustrates medieval lifting techniques.
Guided tours for school groups are based on the French Ministry of Education’s curriculum and are perfectly aligned with the study of ways of life in Prehistory and the Middle Ages, from CE2 through 5ᵉ.
They thus provide a practical and engaging supplement to history classes, while fostering students’ curiosity and understanding.
🎒 School rates:
- Preschool & Elementary School: €3.50
- Middle school students: €4
- High School and College Students: €6
👉 One free adult chaperone for every 10 students - For self-guided tours, educational booklets are available for each student, which are particularly useful for studying the site in class after the visit.
🪨 Educational workshops available (must be booked in advance and are subject to the availability of external providers):
- Archaeological excavations (at the base of the site, conducted by our teams)
- Flint Knapping and Fire-Making (a workshop with Nicolas)
- Making rhombuses (a prehistoric musical instrument)
- Music of Prehistory (Workshop with Pascal)
These workshops are led by passionate guides and allow children to experience firsthand what life was like for our ancestors—an unforgettable immersion in the Prehistory and troglodytic heritage of the Périgord.
Why choose La Roque Saint-Christophe for your group?
- A spectacular site, set within a UNESCO-designated natural landscape
- Flexible options tailored to all audiences
- A free guided tour for adult groups—a rarity in tourism in the Dordogne
- Covered areas, accessible year-round, even in the rain
- A personalized welcome, with nearby bus parking and a rest area
- Preferential and transparent rates
La Roque Saint-Christophe is therefore a must-see stop on any group tour of the Périgord or school trip to the Dordogne, offering a blend of history, culture, and wonder.
