15/08/2024
Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art ~ A Jewel of France that you should visit.
Lascaux is famous for its Palaeolithic cave paintings, found in a complex of caves in the Dordogne region of southwestern France, because of their exceptional quality, size, sophistication and antiquity. Estimated to be up to 20,000 years old, the paintings consist primarily of large animals, once native to the region. Lascaux is located in the Vézère Valley where many other decorated caves have been found since the beginning of the 20th century (for example Les Combarelles and Font-de-Gaume in 1901, Bernifal in 1902). Lascaux is a complex cave with several areas (Hall of the Bulls, Passage gallery) It was discovered on 12 September 1940 and given statutory historic monument protection in December of the same year.
The heat in mid-summer is in the late 30's or early 40's. It has ample signposts to get to the many parking areas readily available, including a specific area for Camper Vans and Mobile homes.
FoyerLondon are very happy to recommend a visit to Lascaux Caves, boasting exact replicas of the original cave in order for you to see how they were made and the whole process has been replicated in order to preserve the original caves.
In our opinion you will not be disappointed, this is a worthwhile drive in the French countryside and one that will take you back 20,000 years.
