To come to Pech Merle
GPS
DMS 44:30:29 N 01:38:40 E
DD 44,508052 1,644591
HANDICAP
Wheelchair users :
- Disabled parking spaces are available
- Access to the museum is via a horizontal gravel path which starts at the
parking area.
- Inside the museum, the exhibition rooms and cinema are wheelchair
accessible.
- Wheelchair access is possible (via a steep ramp) to the lobby of the
cave which contains our shop and bookstore.
- Visiting the cave is not possible because of the stairs.
- There is easy access to the ticket office in front of the parking area
(between the ticket office and the museum there is a flight of stairs and
a slightly longer wheelchair route).
- It is possible to bring a car or van close to the museum entrance
temporarily to drop off or pick up a visitor.
- Toilets are accessible in the museum without climbing any stairs, but
they are not specially modified for handicapped people.
People who can walk with some difficulty.
- The guided visit lasts an hour and is done on foot.
- The access stair to the tour has 40 steps down and back up.
- The tour distance is around 400m, broken up by stops to view the panels
and paintings.
- The path is made-up with ramps and hand rails but the ground is uneven
in places.
- It is a flat route broken up by stairs up and down (between 3 and 20
steps).
- It is necessary to keep up with the pace of the group but you can take
your time climbing up the 40 steps at the end of the tour.
- Mention any concerns to the guide at the start - he will help you.
People who are deaf or hard of hearing
During the visit to the cave, we will loan you a book of the commentary in
English (also available in other languages).
People with impaired vision
- The path through the cave is accessible (there are ramps and hand
rails).
- The cave is dimly lit; the slopes and stairs are equipped with runway
lighting.
- In the museum you can touch relief reproductions of prehistoric
paintings (hand stencils).
Physical or mental handicap
You are welcome. If you form a complete group for a visit to the cave (25
people), the guide will adapt his commentary to your needs.
(English version by David Elliott)
