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SITE ARCHEOLOGIQUE DE CAMBOUS - PREHISTORIC VILLAGE

Archaeological, ancient and prehistorical sites, Archaeological sites in Viols-en-Laval
  • Originally buried under a heap of stones, Cambous village, which dates from the Copper Age, has been the subject of many archaeological excavations. Visitors will see the foundations of a dry stone habitat and the reconstruction of a hut of that time.

    Animations and visits are held throughout the year on site: 'Les printemps de la préhistoire' (The Spring of Prehistory) in May or June, ‘Les Journées du Patrimoine’(Heritage Days) in September.
    Find out more from the Languedoc Society of...
    Originally buried under a heap of stones, Cambous village, which dates from the Copper Age, has been the subject of many archaeological excavations. Visitors will see the foundations of a dry stone habitat and the reconstruction of a hut of that time.

    Animations and visits are held throughout the year on site: 'Les printemps de la préhistoire' (The Spring of Prehistory) in May or June, ‘Les Journées du Patrimoine’(Heritage Days) in September.
    Find out more from the Languedoc Society of Prehistory.

    To visit this exceptional prehistoric site, park in Viols en Laval on the D113 in the car park opposite the castle. Walk for a quarter of an hour after you have passed the town hall (mairie).
  • Access
    • Railway station  :  Montpellier Saint Roch
    • Bus station  :  Montpellier
  • Spoken languages
    • French
Services
  • Activities
    • Activities with a specific theme
    • Workshop for adults
    • Workshop for children
    • Temporary exhibitions
  • Equipment
    • Parking
  • Services
    • Pets allowed
Rates
Payment methods
  • Cheques and postal orders (F)
  • Cash
Openings
Openings
  • From July 16, 2023 until August 31, 2023
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