Gisement préhistorique de Rochereil

Rochereil is a rock shelter along the Dronne River with multiple excavation layers that reveal human occupation from the Upper Paleolithic period. The stratified deposits show how people used this location across different time periods in prehistory.

The site was first explored in the early 20th century by M. Féaux and the Marquis de Fayolle, then extensively excavated between 1935 and 1939 by Dr. Paul-Émile Jude. It received official protection as a classified historical monument in 1952.

The site contains burials from two distinct periods: a child from the Magdalenian era and an adult with adolescents from the Azilian period.

Access to the site requires prior permission due to its protected status as a classified historical monument. Visitors should contact local authorities or archaeological teams in advance to arrange a visit or learn about research activities.

Remains from both Magdalenian and Azilian periods were found here, separated by thousands of years and representing different hunting cultures. This contrast reveals how human ways of life transformed during the ice age.

Location: Grand-Brassac

GPS coordinates: 45.30230,0.53619

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:28