Centre d'interprétation des sites archéologiques de Ménez Dregan

  • Heritage centre and site
  • Archeology
  • Prehistory
  • Archeological site
Rue de la Corniche, 29780 Plouhinec
Travel back to 500,000 BCE in search of our ancestors along the discovery trail which includes the dolmens at the Pointe du Souc'h, the gallery grave at Pors Poulhan and Menez Dregan cave (a major Palaeolithic site where archaeologists have discovered the traces of man-made fire, and which figures among the oldest sites in the world). Menez Dragan Discovery Centre reveals everything about archaeological sites and the people who worked on them, detailing the methods used and displaying archaeological finds. In July and August, Plouhinec Council runs guided tours of the sites for individuals, groups and schools all year-round on request. Open every day in July and August. Contact the Mairie for opening times during the rest of the year.
Travel back to 500,000 BCE on the trail of our ancestors. From the dolmen at the Pointe du Souc'h to the covered Pors Poulhan alleyway, taking in the Menez Dregan grotto (a major Palaeolithic site where archaeologists have discovered the traces of manmade fire, and which figures among the oldest sites in the world). The Menez Dragan centre reveals all about the archaeological site and the men who used it by displaying the methods used and the finds discovered. In July and August, Plouhinec Tourist Office offers guided tours of the sites to individuals, and to groups and schools all year-round on request.

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Animals accepted

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Accepted customers

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Openings

Monday
14:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
14:00 - 17:30

Wednesday
14:00 - 17:30

Thursday
14:00 - 17:30

Friday
14:00 - 17:30

Saturday
Closed

Sunday
14:00 - 17:30

Monday
14:00 - 18:30

Tuesday
14:00 - 18:30

Wednesday
14:00 - 18:30

Thursday
14:00 - 18:30

Friday
14:00 - 18:30

Saturday
Closed

Sunday
14:00 - 18:30

Location

Centre d'interprétation des sites archéologiques de Ménez Dregan
Rue de la Corniche, 29780 Plouhinec

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Near a beach
  • By the sea

Access

Access
  • Railway station : Quimper at 32km
  • Airport / aerodrome : Quimper at 28km
  • Harbour station : Ste Evette at 11km
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