Caves, chasms and prehistory
Homo-sapiens took refuge in the limestone cliffs of the Vezere valley. The first and best-known cave to be discovered was, of course, Lascaux. Although the original cave is no longer open to the public, a facsimile of the original can still be seen. A number of other famous sites in and around Les Eyzies form a coherent whole in terms of prehistory.
The Dordogne-Périgord region is full of other treasures, right in its subsoil, which is a veritable jewel case where nature has worked its magic. Magnificent crystallisations adorn the caves and chasms, giving you the impression of walking through a mineral forest.
Village de la Madeleine
Magdalenian cave village Village de la Madeleine A troglodyte village in the Vézère valley, the village of La Madeleine is […]
La Roque Saint Christophe
The largest troglodyte site in Europe La Roque Saint Christophe La Roque Saint Christophe is a troglodytic habitat inhabited by […]
National Museum of Prehistory
Discovering the oldest traces of our ancestors National Museum of Prehistory Located in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, the ‘world capital of prehistory’, […]
Pech Merle Cave
The art of Origins Pech Merle prehistory centre and cave The lower galleries of the prehistoric Pech Merle cave […]
Gouffre de Proumeyssac
Crystal cathedral Gouffre de Proumeyssac Famous in the 18th century for its legends, Proumeyssac was not explored until 1907. Back […]
Gouffre de Padirac
A majestic and exceptional geological site Gouffre de Padirac The Gouffre de Padirac is an exceptional site made famous by […]
Grotte de Lascaux
Truer than life Grotte de Lascaux Discovered in 1940 by 4 Périgord teenagers, the Lascaux cave was open to the […]
Font de Gaume
Superb Palaeolithic sanctuary Font de Gaume Located in Les Eyzies, Font de Gaume is one of the finest Palaeolithic sanctuaries […]