Pincevent
Historical Site Archaeological site of Upper Paleolithic (Magdalenian) camp
An archaeological site in Île-de-France known for Paleolithic campsite excavations and reconstructions; it attracts archaeologists and visitors interested in prehistoric living sites and occasional open-air demonstrations.
Pincevent is an archaeological site in the Île-de-France region of France notable for its Upper Paleolithic (Magdalenian) remains. Excavations at the site uncovered evidence of repeated seasonal camps and detailed spatial organization of living and working areas.
Archaeologists recovered hearths, tool-making debris and faunal remains that have informed understanding of hunter-gatherer behavior in the final Pleistocene. The site has been important to studies of prehistoric social and subsistence organization.
Pincevent lies in north-central France within Seine-et-Marne and is primarily of interest to archaeologists and students of prehistory rather than to mass tourism.
- Prehistoric significance: Pincevent is a significant Upper Paleolithic open-air archaeological site known for detailed excavations that revealed spatial organization of seasonal hunting camps dating to the Magdalenian period.
Best Time to Visit Pincevent #
Best visited late spring through early autumn when the weather is mild and outdoor access is easiest.
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Pincevent's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (614 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 58 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 58 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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