The park houses rare Przewalski's horses, which are descendants of the wild horses featured in Upper Paleolithic cave paintings.
The onsite exhibition includes a collection of life-sized models that reconstruct the physical appearance of Cro-Magnon humans.
The park's layout is specifically designed to simulate the environment of the Vezere Valley as it would have appeared during the Late Pleistocene epoch.
The facility serves as an educational bridge between the remote Lascaux cave complex and the general public.
Le Thot Park serves as a thematic companion site to the nearby Lascaux cave complex, focusing on the lives of prehistoric humans and the animals they depicted. The site features a permanent exhibition detailing the reproduction of the Lascaux II cave paintings alongside interactive displays on human evolution. Visitors can observe a modern animal park that houses species representative of those found in prehistoric art, such as bison, red deer, and Przewalski's horses. The grounds include a botanical trail that illustrates the flora of the Vezere Valley throughout different geological eras. The park integrates paleoanthropology with living wildlife to provide context for the artistic achievements of Paleolithic civilizations. It is located in the Dordogne region, a significant area for European prehistoric studies.
The viewing platform overlooking the enclosure containing the Przewalski's horses and bison.
Combine your visit with the Lascaux IV International Center for Cave Art for a complete prehistoric history experience.
Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for outdoor paths through the animal park enclosures.
Check the park's digital guide before arrival to identify which animal feeding sessions are scheduled for the day.
Do not attempt to feed the animals in the enclosures, as their diets are strictly controlled by park biologists.
Closed annually for several weeks during the mid-winter period; operational status may fluctuate based on seasonal demand.
