An educational tour into the heart of human history
La Roque Saint-Christophe welcomes school groups, recreation centers, summer camps, field trips, organizations, and groups of children year-round.
Because it has been continuously inhabited from prehistoric times through the early Renaissance, the cliff serves as an excellent educational resource for exploring many topics covered in school curricula.
History, archaeology, geology, the Middle Ages, cave dwellings, the environment: students gain hands-on experience with what they study in class through an exceptional site in the Vézère Valley.
Why choose La Roque Saint-Christophe?
- From Prehistory to the Renaissance
- Tours Tailored to School Curricula
- Educational Workshops
- Free bus parking
- Covered picnic area
- 80% of the route is sheltered from the rain
- Open year-round
An ideal site for learning in a different way
La Roque Saint-Christophe helps children gain a practical understanding of the evolution of human societies.
Inhabited for more than 20,000 years, this vast cave settlement tells the story of the men and women who have lived in our region over the centuries.
In particular, students learn about:
- Life in Prehistory.
- The Middle Ages and Fortifications.
- Construction techniques.
- Wars and periods of siege.
- The lifestyle of the cliff dwellers.
- The Characteristics of Cave Dwellings in the Périgord.
A field trip that brings meaning to what students have learned and helps them connect the concepts covered in class to tangible remains found in the field.
Our Tour Packages
Self-guided tour – about 1 hour
Visitors can explore the site at their own pace thanks to the 23 interpretive panels and various educational materials along the trail.
School Rates:
- Preschool / Elementary School: €3.50
- Middle School: €4.00
- High school: €6.00
- Student: €6.00
Guided tour – about 1 hour and 15 minutes
Accompanied by a guide from La Roque Saint-Christophe, the students receive explanations tailored to their age and grade level.
The guide brings the site to life through anecdotes, observations, and interactions with the children.
Maximum class size: 50 students
Guided tour surcharge: 45 € per group
Guided tour with a demonstration of the drum winch – approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
This tour offers a chance to explore one of the site’s iconic medieval machines : the drum winch, also known asthe“squirrel cage.”
Students watch a demonstration of lifting a load and learn about the mechanical principles used in the Middle Ages.
Maximum class size: 50 students
Surcharge: 50 € per group
Educational Workshops
Archaeological Excavation Workshop
The children become real-life apprentice archaeologists.
Set up in a large excavation pit at the base of the cliff, they use specialized equipment to search for artifacts, identify them, and fill out their excavation forms.
This activity helps students understand the work of archaeologists while developing their observation and critical thinking skills.
Recommended class size: 25 students
Maximum: 30 students
Price: 100 € per group
Music of the Origins Workshop
Led by Pascal, a cultural educator specializing in prehistory, this workshop invites children to discover humanity’s earliest musical instruments.
After a presentation on prehistoric instruments, the students take part in a real “paleo” concert by playing percussion and melodic instruments themselves.
A fun approach that lets you learn through hands-on experience.
⚠️ Workshop subject to the instructor’s availability.
Maximum: 30 students
Price: 150 € per group
School Field Trip Rates
| Level | Rates |
|---|---|
| Preschool and Elementary School | 3,50 € |
| Middle School | 4,00 € |
| High School | 6,00 € |
| Student | 6,00 € |
1 free chaperone for every 10 students.
Beyond that, the adult group rate of €9.90 applies.
Group rates apply to groups of 20 or more children.
Book Your Field Trip
To help us best prepare for your visit, please contact us before you arrive.
This initial contact allows you to:
- To organize the group’s reception.
- To book a guided tour.
- To plan an educational workshop.
- To set up the picnic area if necessary.
- To ensure that groups are distributed smoothly throughout the site.
Reservation Contact
📞 Phone: 05 53 50 70 45
✉️ Email: contact@roque-st-christophe.com
Frequently Asked Questions About School Field Trips and Children’s Groups at La Roque Saint-Christophe
Is the bus parking lot easy to get to?
Yes. The free bus parking lot is located at the foot of the site and is easily accessible from both Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère and the road from Les Eyzies.
Is the site suitable for school field trips on rainy days?
Yes. About 80% of the trail is covered, and there is also a covered picnic area that can accommodate groups.
How many steps are there?
The route includes about 80 steps there and back, spread across several landings.
What equipment should I bring?
Children must wear shoes suitable for walking and clothing appropriate for the day’s weather conditions.
Can we have a picnic here?
Yes. There is a designated area for school groups.
Is there a gift shop?
Yes. There is a shop at the end of the tour that sells souvenirs, books, minerals, and small gifts suitable for children.
How many students are required to qualify for the group rate?
School group rates apply to groups of 20 or more children.