The UK half-term may be over for most of Britain’s school kids, but in France the school break has barely begun. For the many schools across the Dordogne, lessons are out for at least two weeks from Saturday the 20th to Sunday the 7th of March.

Although this may mean longer queues for those on a French holiday, it also means that there will be many opportunities for family activities throughout the Dordogne, specially organised for the half-term break.

Those attracted to the Dordogne by the valley’s prehistoric heritage, such as the world famous Lascaux caves, will be pleased to know that both the National Museum of Prehistory and the Vezere prehistoric cave organisation are running a family discovery program until March 7.

The Museum, located in Les Eyz€ies, will have daily tours throughout the week; prices range from €10 for adults, €5 for those under 18 and free entry for under 13′s.  There will also be visits to sites at Le Moustier, Micoque, Laugerie Haute and Font De Gaume.

If history doesn’t appeal, then you may be interested in the downhill ice-run located in Bergerac for the half-term period. An ice rink has been installed in the town’s Room Anatole France; covering an area of 600 square metres, holding 150 people at once. Entry costs €7 for adults, €5 for children and the rink is open from 1000 to 1200, 1400-1600 and 1700-1900 on weekdays. Night-time sessions are held on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 2100 to midnight.

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