Margot cave, Prehistoric cave in Thorigné-en-Charnie, France
The Margot Cave extends 285 meters into limestone rock formations, featuring narrow passages where visitors need to crawl through certain sections.
First documented in 1701, the cave contains 101 Paleolithic representations, including drawings of horses, woolly rhinoceroses, and distinctive bird figures.
The cave holds 124 graphic elements, combining 95 figurative and abstract representations created through prehistoric painting and engraving techniques.
The site receives over 22,000 visitors annually and requires guided tours, though the passages are not accessible for wheelchair users.
Archaeological research conducted since 1999 has revealed handprints from the Gravettian period and engravings from both Solutrean and Magdalenian cultures.
Location: Thorigné-en-Charnie
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
GPS coordinates: 47.99285,-0.40092
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:10
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