The Castle of Commarque
Between medieval ruins and troglodytic architecture, the Château de Commarque is a jewel of the Périgord region located in the Beune Valley in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, the world capital of prehistory.
The site hosts numerous workshops and demonstrations on medieval arts and crafts.
The adventure from prehistory to the Middle Ages
At the foot of the cliff lies a treasure trove of cave art: the engravings in the Commarque cave. Discovered in 1915 by Abbé Breuil, Mr. Pierre Paris (then owner of the Château de Beyssac) and his sons, who were exploring the caves in the region.
34 engravings have been counted, including a magnificent horse carved in bas-relief and numerous anthropomorphic figures: pregnant women, female profiles, etc. The cave was declared a historical monument in 1924. It is not open to visitors for conservation reasons, but you can discover the Prehistoric Cave of Commarque through a photo exhibition projected in the castle's great hall!
As for the castle, you can visit it on your own or with the help of a guide who knows every secret of the building!
During your visit, discover:
- the prehistoric cave of Commarque through a photo exhibition and a video film shown in the great hall of the keep.
- the troglodytic dwellings
- the medieval castrum and Romanesque keep overlooking the Beune Valley.
You can also take part in workshops and activities related to the different periods of the site's history.