Grotte de Lascaux

Montignac-Lascaux

A prehistoric sanctuary discovered in 1940, decorated with animal figures — horses, aurochs, deer — of exceptional artistic quality. Closed to the public as early as 1963 to preserve it, the original cave has since been replaced by a full-scale replica, Lascaux IV. Its ritual use, rather than any sign of habitation, makes it one of the oldest known sanctuaries of humankind.

Getting there : Original cave closed to the public; paid Lascaux IV replica in Montignac

Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.

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