Hotels in Museum of Tautavel European Center of Prehistory, Tautavel, France

Museum of Tautavel European Center of Prehistory, Tautavel, France

Housing the discoveries from the Caune de l'Arago site, the Museum of Tautavel European Center of Prehistory is nestled in the town of Tautravel, France in the department of Pyrénées-Orientales. It features prehistoric exhibits and pieces within over 16,000 square feet of galleries. The museum also boasts of being the home of the oldest man found in the country, known as the Tautravel Man, who is at least 450,000 years old.

Tautavel is not only home to the Museum of Tautavel European Center of Prehistory but also to numerous accommodations and hotel choices. If you are with your family and friends, one of the top-rated guesthouses in the area is the L'Abri Sous Roche - Gites. Their family-friendly rooms can house a big number of people. Add this to the complimentary breakfast served in both hotels. The L'Abri Sous Roche - Gites features a local cuisine breakfast at their on-site restaurant, guests can also enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic and garden area, and a terrace. There are also barbecue grills available upon request. Another place to stay is the La Tour de L’Horloge, which has free WiFi, bar/lounge, and terraces in rooms. Both accommodations are around a ten-minute walk to the Museum of Tautavel European Center of Prehistory and Musee des Premiers Habitants de l'Europe. The Museum of the First Inhabitants of Europe is a unique site in the area featuring the ancient prehistory of the European people. You will learn of the life of the first occupants in the area, dating back to around a million years old.