First period of occupation Paléolithique supérieur (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
Old human traces on the site.
Néolithique
Second period of occupation
Second period of occupation Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Evolution of prehistoric lifestyles.
20 février 1940
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 20 février 1940 (≈ 1940)
Official deposit protection by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Prehistoric Gisement (cad. 285-298): by order of 20 February 1940
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The Vidon prehistoric deposit is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Juillac, in the department of Gironde (Nouvelle-Aquitaine). This monument bears witness to a human occupation during the Upper Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, two key periods of prehistory marked by major changes in lifestyles, tools and social organization. The site was officially recognized and protected by a classification order under the Historic Monuments on February 20, 1940, highlighting its heritage and scientific importance.
Available data indicate that the deposit covers several cadastral plots (#285-298), but its precise location remains approximate, with a note of 5/10 on the reliability of geographic coordinates. Although sources mention an address in Juillac, GPS coordinates suggest a proximity to the neighbouring municipality of Sainte-Radegonde. This type of prehistoric site generally offers valuable clues about the activities of ancient populations, such as hunting, stone-cutting or early forms of agriculture, depending on the periods.
The 1940 classification guarantees the preservation of the deposit, but practical information about its accessibility to the public (visits, services) is not specified in the available sources. The site is located in heritage databases such as Monumentum and Merimée, which attest to its authenticity and historical value, without providing additional details on excavations or artifacts discovered.
