The Musée national de la préhistoire, Les Eyzies traces the history of man through its artifacts over the last 400 thousand years. Located in the Castle Eyzies, in the valley of the same name. The museum stands on ground that itself is part of the history. Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy spent time excavating the site over 1863 and 1864. 4 years later CroMagnon man is discovered in the area bringing in hordes of amateur archaeologists.

The museums original pupose was to be a means of driving off bone collectors. The museums collections continue to grow through the work of Denis Peyrony, one of the original founders. 10 years after the idea of the museum begins it opens it's doors to the public in 1920. The museum continues to grow and be at the forefront of history, especially the preservation of local sites such as the Lascaux Caves.

The Musee du Tabac (The National Tobacco Museum) in Bergerac is a site for those who love tobacco as well as the non-smoker alike. The ground may actually be enjoyed by a non-smoker as the whole facility is a no smoking area. This helps to protect the exhibits and maintain the quality of the tobacco displayed. The Museum traces the history of tobacco.

As well as the changing methods of cultivation and use; pipe tobacco, cigars and cigarettes as well as snuff which is still popular in Europe. The exhibits and tours are interesting and informative but if the tobacco wouldn't be enough to draw you in, Maison Peyraréde in Place du Feu should be. This impressive building that houses the national museum, Maison Peyraréde in Place du Feu, boasts a handsome turreted break in the skyline.