Visit of the Troglodytic Village of Madeleine
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
The Madeleine site is both a unique place, mixing a rich prehistoric past (the site gave its name to a prehistoric civilization), remains of the Middle Ages (troglodytic village and ruins of the castle of Petit-Marzac), an exceptional and preserved environment and a peasant farm.
In high season (July-August) you can enjoy activities around ancestral know-how: blacksmiths, basket makers, sheet maker, lauze cutter, medicinal care workshops with garden plants...
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Village Troglodytique de la Madeleine
Visit of the historic site of Madeleine. Discovery of the prehistoric environment 20,000 years ago and the Magdalenian way of life (Cro-magnon). Visit the medieval village and the Madeleine educational farm
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Visit of the Troglodytic Village of Madeleine
What‘s Included
50cl bottle of water offered during the tour
Parking Fees
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Dinner
Meeting points
Village Troglodytique de la Madeleine
Tursac France
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.
945albertj,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Already, the photo does not correspond at all to reality. No guide, just an audio guide on your smartphone, with commentary that is out of sync with what is being explored. Troglodytic is out of place because it is a medieval castle, whose basement has been closed off by stone walls to create places where serfs worked and slept, which do not correspond at all to the troglodytic era. Three objects added here and there do not make a collection nor tell a story. Even considering that it is a modest price, nonetheless, €25-50 for 2 adults and 1 child for a maximum of 20 minutes to explore the site makes the excursion rather expensive. Conclusion: a place to avoid.
We recommend everyone to visit this site
cessacm2026,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful visit, guided by Louis who shared his passion with us, and the entrance fee remains unchanged despite having an exceptional guide. We are delighted with this discovery, even though we are from the region and our friends a few kilometers away are thrilled
A superb experience
N834ATjulienl,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Village de la Madeleine is an absolutely wonderful place, which well deserves its 5 stars ⭐. It is a place full of history, perfectly preserved, where you feel a real authenticity. The tour is as rewarding as it is exotic, and the natural setting is simply beautiful. A real step back in time! We particularly loved the small educational farm: the children were able to feed the animals, which was a magical moment for them 🐑🐐. Many thanks also to Marie, with whom we were able to discuss the solognote sheep and the educational farm project. It was exciting and very informative. And most importantly, we were welcomed by a smiling and warm team, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. A place to visit absolutely and preserve! Ps: the nut cake was delicious 😋
Troglodyte village of Madeleine
E1262ZRpierreg,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful site, we go back in time with barely imagination , it's really great! The scenery is wonderful, especially when the sun shines! Very nice and professional welcome we were even recommended, a very good little restaurant. I highly recommend!
Amazing place!
laurencelaroque,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Time machine! Very informative.
Both beautiful and exciting
Kees D,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A superb visit very interesting! The place is sublime, and the audio guides and information panels are very good qualities and super informative! You can feel that Louis and his family are passionate about the place and the Dordogne, and it was a pleasure to chat a little with him at the exit 😁 Even in the rain, we loved it! A must if you love history or just want to enjoy the view and this unique place
YOU ALWAYS GET FOOLED
652mariechantalm,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00To visit.But it is always the same story we are told that there are fewer people in June and September but there is no entertainment at all ....and the entrance price is the same.
Exciting
Veronique M,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting tour led by a guide involved in the restoration and conservation of the site. The history of the Magdalenian site at its abandonment....
Guided tour 😃
98st phb,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We benefited from the free guided tour. Visit commented by Monsieur Louis, a real boss, who knows how to share his knowledge with some hints of humor. Very pleasant visit
Very pleasant discovery
Ariane L,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very nice site to discover, after scanning the qrcode of the site we can follow the visit thanks to the numbered path and has our rhythm to the sound of 21 podcasts
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