Grotte de la Mairie

The cave extends over 75 meters in length and contains more than forty Magdalenian period engravings depicting various animal species on calcite formations.

The discovery of the cave's artistic contents began in 1880 when Édouard Perrier du Carne uncovered numerous silex tools and bone artifacts during initial excavations.

The engravings represent 48 distinct figures of animals including aurochs, bison, horses, deer, and bears, executed with precise anatomical detail on cave walls.

Located beneath the village school near the town hall, the cave remains closed to visitors, but an exhibition hall presents information about Paleolithic life.

The site contains two archaeological levels separated by natural debris, with the lower level featuring single-barbed harpoons and the upper level containing double-barbed tools.

Location: Teyjat

GPS coordinates: 45.58611,0.57139

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06