Our Hours
La Roque Saint-Christophe is open 7 days a week, including public holidays.
January
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open January 1st
2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
February, March, and October to November 11
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
April 1 to July 6 and from August 28 to September 30
10 a.m. to 6 30 p.m.
July 7 to August 27
9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
November 12 to the end of Christmas holidays
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed on December 25.
Last entry: 1 hour before closing.
Entrance fees
We offer special rates for children, students and groups.
Individual Rates
* Low season (from October 1st to March 31)
| Adults: | €9.50 |
| Children (5 to 13 years): | €5.00 |
| Students (under 25 with student card): | € 8.00 |
*High season (from April 1st to September 30)
| Adults: | €10.50 |
| Children (5 to 13 years): | €5.00 |
| Students (under 25, with student card): | €8.50 |
Adult group rates (minimum of 20 persons)
Entrance fee: Adults: €7.60 (One free entry for every 20 purchased)
GUIDED TOUR
Adults
Enjoy a guided tour, free with your entry. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Guided tour in English
Adults
Enjoy a guided tour with an English-speaking guide for an additional fee of 45 euros. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Educational Rates
| Students (High school, post-secondary): | € 5.60 |
| Children (Middle school): | €4.00 |
| Children (Pre-school and primary school):: | €3.50 |
1 chaperone free for every 10 students
SELF-GUIDED TOUR – 1 HOUR
Children
The self-guided tour allows you to explore the site at your own pace, using the explanatory panels and the different information screens to find your location. You’ll learn all about the settlements, periods of occupation and historical events of the site. La Roque de Saint-Christophe will no longer be a mystery to you!
Rates: Pre-school, Primary €3.50 / Middle school: €4.00 / High school: € 5.60 / Student: €5.60
GUIDED TOUR – 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
Children
Your guide will provide an in-depth commentary on the different points of interest of La Roque Saint-Christophe. The site will come to life, and with each discovery, its secrets will gradually be revealed. The commentary of your guide is adapted to each age category.
Maximum number of participants:. 50 children
Rates: €45, in addition to the entry fee
GUIDED TOUR + DEMONSTRATION OF DRUM WINCH – 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
Children
La Roque-Saint-Christophe is home to the most realistic reconstructions of civil engineering machines The drum winch, or squirrel cage, featuring a large 10-foot diameter wheel, is one of the site’s most iconic devices. The guide will provide a detailed explanation of how it works, and you can witness a demonstration of the winch in action as it hoists a load.
Maximum number of participants:. 50 children
Rates:€50, in addition to the entry fee
ARCHEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION WORKSHOP
Children
Equipped with archeological tools, children will have the opportunity to set off on an adventure to excavate a “paleosol”, representing an Upper Paleolithic habitat. After their dig, they will do illustrations of their discoveries to interpret them and gain an understanding of the historical context of this habitat.
Maximum number of participants:. 25 students
Rates: €100, in addition to the entry fee.
“Visit Périgord” Pass
You can use your “Visit Périgord” Pass to gain access to La Roque Saint-Christophe.
This prepaid card provides you with a 20% discount on your entry fee and gives you access to Périgord’s most visited sites. The PASS is valid for one year from the date of purchase:
How to Find Us
La Roque Saint-Christophe is located in Peyzac-le-Moustier, 24620
Open with : Google maps | Plan | Waze
Parking
We offer a large, shady parking area close to the site. It can accommodate cars, buses and RVs.
During busy periods, if this space is full, there are several other shaded parking areas (available at no charge) with easy access to the site.
What you need to know
Practical information to help you plan a hassle-free visit
Easy walking tour
Les Délices de la Roque Restaurant / Snackbar
05 53 50 29 54
Picnic facilities
Ample free parking
Tour circuit
A guide booklet
Dogs allowed
Access to the site by bicycle
Baby carriers
The Shop
Get everything you need at the La Roque Saint-Christophe shop.
Would you like some souvenirs of your visit to La Roque Saint-Christophe?
Our on-site shop offers goodies, gifts and unique objects directly related to your memorable experience at the site.
We feature books and comic books about La Roque Saint-Christophe, as well as regional products, rocks and minerals, a book shop and a children’s section (toys) to cater to our younger travelers.
FAQ
Here are the answers to our visitors’ most frequently asked questions.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information.
Yes. We are open 7 days a week, including holidays.
It takes about an hour to do the visit comfortably.
There are exactly 80 steps on the tour route.
Yes However, we ask that you keep your pet on a leash and provide plastic bags for obvious reasons of hygiene.
No You can visit the site without reservation, unless you are a group of more than 20 people.
No You will be more comfortable with a baby carrier.
More than 80% of the visit route is sheltered.
The temperature on the site is the same as outside, in the shade. So dress accordingly.
The visit is self guided using boards in English on site.
Yes We offer preferential rates for groups of 20 people or more. Refer to the price list for more details.
Download
You can download your walking tour in French
You can download your walking tour in English.
