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3,000 m² of free-access spaces for all audiences. Information centre on Prehistory and the Vézère Valley (15 prehistoric sites and decorated caves in the valley, a UNESCO World Heritage area). Shows, events and documentaries covering 400,000 years of history.

The complete history of salt water, from its formation millions of years ago to industrial exploitation, including the creation of Salies-de-Béarn and the development of spa tourism. Audio-guided route with interactive terminals, videos and exhibition cases.

A masterpiece of metal architecture, the gondola of the lift bridge carries you from one bank of the Charente to the other. Discovery of the bridge’s history, the ferry bridge house and its interactive space, and an audio walk. Guided tours by reservation.

Both a cultural and tourist site established on the former Boinot chamois leather and glove factories. Port on the Sèvre Niortaise River, gardens, bar, restaurant, exhibitions, tourist office, and cruises on habitable canal boats.

Archaeological collections, mould exhibition of Europe’s finest prehistoric Venuses, landscape reconstructions, animals and prehistoric gestures.