
Musée de Préhistoire - Vallée des Grottes de Saulges
Thorigné-en-Charnie · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire
European Heritage Days 2026
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The Museum of Prehistory of the Saulges Caves Valley, located in Thorigné-en-Charnie in Mayenne, offers an immersion into Prehistory through the visit of two caves and a dedicated museum. The site includes Margot Cave and Rochefort Cave, the latter being the only decorated cave in Western France open to visitors. The museum addresses archaeology and prehistory in their natural context, with the valley being classified for the richness of its environment. Educational and family activities are regularly offered, including demonstrations of prehistoric tool-making and activities related to local archaeological discoveries. The site is also part of an approach to enhance the territory with hiking trails and integration into the small towns of character.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–19:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–19:00
- Friday
- 10:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
650 La Roche Brault
Phone number
+33 2 43 90 51 30Official website
grottesmuseesaulges.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Sablé-sur-Sarthe, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
40 min by car from Laval.
Nearest station
Sablé-sur-Sarthe, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Laval.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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