Upcomming Symposium

17th Flintknapping Symposium

May 13th -17th, 2026

Roque Saint-Christophe (France) 

Programme 

We are very pleased to invite you to the 17th International Flintknapping Symposium, which will take place from May 13th to May 17th, 2026, at the exceptional prehistoric site of La Roque Saint-Christophe in the Vézère Valley, Dordogne, France.

We have been kindly invited by the wonderful team of La Roque Saint-Christophe to hold our symposium alongside the site’s annual Prehistory Event. Located in the heart of the Vézère Valley – the birthplace of prehistoric archaeology with more than 30,000 years of human history – this unique setting offers an inspiring environment for our first symposium in France.

We will be able to knap flint directly on the site, sheltered beneath the great cliff with a breathtaking view over the valley. In addition, an excursion will offer the opportunity to visit outstanding Paleolithic sites and to see remarkable archaeological artefacts.

We very much look forward to meeting many of our French colleagues and to sharing several days of experimentation, exchange, and friendship in this exceptional place.

Wednesday, May 13th

Arrival, set-up of tents and caravans

Thursday, May 14th

09:00 Unpacking and arrival

10:00 – Official welcome and start of the symposium

 10:30–18:30 – Flintknapping at La Roque Saint-Christophe

Friday, May 15th

10:00–18:30 – Flintknapping on site, open to the public

Saturday, May 16th

Excursion 

9:00 tour of la grotte de Rouffignac

14:00 visiting National Museum of Prehistory Les Eyzies

Sunday, May 17th

Flintknapping, tidying up, and departure