Musée de la Préhistoire Raymond Touchard
Lussac-les-Châteaux · Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Raymond Touchard Museum of Prehistory, located in Lussac-les-Châteaux in Vienne, is a museum dedicated to Prehistory. The permanent exhibition traces the life of the peoples of the Lussacois region during the Paleolithic period, exploring their environment, way of life, and technical and artistic practices, notably a remarkable engraving art. The museum is organized around four museum spaces complemented by an outdoor route to local prehistoric sites, dating back approximately 14,000 years. It offers educational workshops, guided tours, and free mobile applications, as well as accessibility features including translation into French Sign Language.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
21 Rte de Montmorillon, 86320 Lussac-les-Châteaux, France
Phone number
05 49 83 39 80Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Lathus, 20 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
40 min by car from Poitiers.
Nearest station
Lathus, 20 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Poitiers.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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