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 at a Glance#
About Pincevent#
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.
Weather & Climate near Pincevent#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 51 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 47 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 3° - 11° | 5° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 58 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 58 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 51 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 52 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |