Prehistory Tour of the Pink Granite Coast

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About the Activity

This is your opportunity to visit a range of ancient monuments in the company of a qualified archaeologist. Your guide, Phil, welcomes questions (the more the better) and has a deep-seated enthusiasm for European prehistory. As a qualified teacher, used to working with young people, Phil, is engaging and entertaining! Unlike many tours, there is no set script. The tour depends as much on you as it does on your guide, meaning that each one is spontaneous and, hopefully, fun. Whether you have studied prehistory yourself, or you just have a passing interest in what all those old monuments are, Phil takes you on a fascinating journey. You'll also hear about some of the latest discoveries and research techniques which help add to our understanding of the past. Make sure you are flexible with your timings! This tour is scheduled to take around 3 hours, but it has been known to take up to 5 when the questions are flowing. Phil is entirely at your disposal for as long as the tour takes.

3 hours to 4 hours

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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You will have exclusive access to a fully qualified English-speaking archaeologist

You will have the opportunity to handle some genuine prehistoric tools and learn how they were made

Please note transport is NOT provided for this tour. Guests will use their own vehicle

Food and drink : Snacks. The price of your tour does not include refreshments should you decide to stop at Le Triagoz creperie on Ile Grande

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At this site your guide will show you two sites that are listed as prehistoric dolmens. You will be given an understanding of the vast amounts of human history that have passed since they were built and you will begin to learn about the people that built these amazing monuments. You will also learn why, sometimes, things may not be what they seem!1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

We will stop briefly at this monument that stands right beside a main road. You will hear a little about local folklore and start to understand how some of these sites are under threat from environmental change.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

This is a beautifully preserved monument that displays some unique features in the way it was constructed at the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. At this site we will talk more about what was originally constructed and what remains visible today. After this site there will be an opportunity to pause for a coffee, chocolat chaud, (or something stronger if you prefer) at a local cafe/creperie (subject to local opening times). Here we can discuss how people lived in prehistory. There will also be a chance to look closely at some small examples from the prehistoric "tool kit" and discover how they were made.40 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Subject to local opening hours a refreshment stop at the quaint little Le Triagoz creperie is available. Pausing here for a coffee, a crepe (or something stronger if you prefer) gives us time to talk about the production of prehistoric stone tools and to examine a few examples from a very famous site. Refreshments are not included in the price of the tour.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Allee Couverte Et Menhir De Prajou-menhir

13-15 Rue De L'ile Grande, Trebeurden, France, 22560This site has some of the finest examples of prehistoric rock art on the Pink Granite Coast, but it's a bit of a squeeze if you'd like to see them "up close and personal". At first some of it can be a little hard to spot, but I will show you where to look and what to look for. Throughout the whole of your tour we will discuss the methods of producing such rock art and speculate about the meaning, which still hasn't been fully deciphered.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Menhir de Saint Uzec

40 route du Menhir, Pleumeur Bodou, France, 22560The magnificent Menhir de Saint Uzec is truly enormous and has more than one story to tell. Our theme of rock art continues at this site but in a different context. There is also a second possible monument at this location which is hiding in plain view. Should you find you still want more at the end of your tour, there will be the option of visiting a final site roughly 15 minutes away, close to the town of Lannion.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

We will meet in the car park next to l'hippocampe creperie, opposite the Centre des Congres cultural centre. Look for the white "Timetrails" car.View Location

End point

This tour normally ends at the Menhir de Saint Uzec, although there is often the opportunity to visit an extra site on the edge of Lannion if guests would like to.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
guests will be invited to enter some confined spaces on this tour
be aware there will be some "slip, trip and bump" hazards
as an outdoor activity appropriate clothing is highly recommended

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketSimply show this ticket to your guide when you meet at the start of your tour.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Timetrails in BrittanyCreated on 28 Apr 2023Created on 08 Sep 2024

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