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Grand-Pressigny Prehistory Museum

Name: Grand-Pressigny Prehistory Museum
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Location: Le Grand-Pressigny, Loches, Centre-Val de Loire, France

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1. Château de Montmorillon – Schönstes Städchen loop from Le Grand-Pressigny

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2. Saint Martin fountain – Château de Montmorillon loop from Descartes

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3. Saint-Rémi Washhouse – Château de la Guerche loop from La Guerche

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Vincent Reboul

November 11, 2021

The Grand Pressigny, its museum and its castle, is a high place of prehistory. The quality of the flint is such in this town that the site has been used since time immemorial by man to extract the large flint blades from their cores.

These cores (which are in fact the remains of the extraction) have raised so many questions, because they were found everywhere in the surrounding fields without understanding their meanings. The locals have nicknamed them "pounds of Butter" sic! They are sometimes found on the walls of houses in the village, like kinds of talismans. You will learn all this by visiting the museum which is exciting.

In front of the museum esplanade, are the remains of the Château du Grand Pressigny as well as statues of animals from prehistoric times (such as the megaceros) which are quite realistic. For more information :
prehistoiregrandpressigny.fr

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Paul Carnet-Pantiez

September 4, 2024

The Musée de la Préhistoire du Grand-Pressigny is a must-see site for history and prehistory enthusiasts, located in the village of Grand-Pressigny, in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire region. This museum is housed in a remarkable setting, within the Château du Grand-Pressigny, and offers a fascinating dive into the origins of humanity.

Points of Interest:
Exceptional Collections:

European Prehistory: The museum houses one of the richest and most complete collections in France on Prehistory. It exhibits objects dating from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic, with a particular focus on flint tools produced in the region.
The Silex du Grand-Pressigny: The museum is renowned for its exceptional flint pieces. Le Grand-Pressigny is famous for its production of large flint blades, which were traded over vast distances across Europe during the Neolithic.

Why visit the Musée de la Préhistoire du Grand-Pressigny?
A dive into prehistory: The museum offers a fascinating immersion into the early stages of human history, with remarkable artifacts that tell the story of the lives of the region’s first inhabitants.
Exceptional historical setting: Housed in a historic castle, the museum combines archaeological discovery with the exploration of a remarkable architectural heritage.
Enriching activities: Interactive workshops and temporary exhibitions enrich the experience, making it accessible and captivating for all ages.
In short, the Musée de la Préhistoire du Grand-Pressigny is an enriching destination for anyone interested in prehistory, archaeology, or who simply wants to discover a fascinating aspect of the region’s heritage.

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Grand-Pressigny Prehistory Museum

1. Château de Montmorillon – Schönstes Städchen loop from Le Grand-Pressigny

2. Saint Martin fountain – Château de Montmorillon loop from Descartes

3. Saint-Rémi Washhouse – Château de la Guerche loop from La Guerche

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