Prehistoric engraving workshop at the La Sabline Museum

In the shoes of an archaeologist

Today is going to be a beautiful day!

Dad asked me to play archaeologist in a museum. I said yes because I think he really wanted to have fun too.

We arrive in a small town, Lussac-les-Châteaux. In the large building of the La Sabline Museum, we discover tools, stones and vestiges from another time. A person explains to us that men lived here 14 years ago… and that we can even see their caves!

We then settle down for workshops. I see dad very happy to get his hands dirty. The gentleman from the museum brings a whole bunch of old objects that you can observe very closely. There are engraved drawings. After explanations, it is our turn to do the same.

The engraving workshop of the La Sabline Museum

I take the tools and delicately try to draw something in the stone myself. It's challenging but fun! Dad laughs at him, I look at his work but I don't understand right away what it is… He saw my horse right away!

We get up after finishing our engravings. We will visit the Cave of the March, this is where archaeologists found the tools and engravings that can be seen in the museum. When you arrive, it's super pretty: a large pond with huge stone posts that were part of an old castle, ducks splashing about… and finally the caves!

It's impressive to see that men have lived here, surrounded by nature. I'm very happy with this morning with dad and I hope we can do other creative activities together during the holidays!

Looking for other activities to occupy the children during the holidays?

Montmorillon and its City of writing and book trades will seduce you with its small independent book-themed shops. For foodies, don't miss the Macaroon Museum and tastings! Fancy a little sport with the family? Go to Lathus-Saint-Rémy where you will be delighted!