The Vézère Valley, a treasure trove of prehistory
LASCAUX: THE ODYSSEY OF PREHISTORY
The Lascaux cave, famous since its discovery in 1940, ranks among the most exceptional decorated caves in the world. With its unique cave paintings, it offers an invaluable testimony to prehistoric art. Closed in 1963 to ensure its preservation, the original cave has been replaced by two facsimiles.
Lascaux II, inaugurated in 1983 and the world's first cave facsimile, accurately reproduces the famous galleries of the Hall of the Bulls and the Axial Gallery.
Lascaux IV, its full-scale replica inaugurated in 2016, welcomes visitors with an extraordinary immersive experience.
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A MUST-SEE EXPLORATION !
The Vézère Valley alone brings together everything you need to know about prehistory. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for 15 of its prehistoric sites, from caves to chasms, it invites you into the daily lives of our ancestors who occupied the Périgord over 400,000 years!
Don't miss the sites whose discoveries have advanced our knowledge of human evolution. From the La Micoque site (the oldest traces of human occupation) tothe Abri du Poisson (the first known representation of fish), not to mention the Font-de-Gaume and Combarelles caves, prepare to be captivated.
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