Des Merveilles Cave, Prehistoric cave with rock art in Rocamadour, France
The Des Merveilles Cave contains natural stalactites and prehistoric drawings depicting horses, animals, and hand stencils across its limestone walls.
The cave features ancient artworks dating back 23,000 years, providing essential archaeological evidence of human creative expression during the Paleolithic period.
Guided tours through the cave present interpretations of the primitive art forms and explain their connection to early human settlements in the region.
The site welcomes visitors from April to November through guided tours, with multilingual information sheets available for international guests.
Visitors need to descend 20 steps to enter the cave, yet most internal pathways remain flat, making exploration comfortable for most people.
Location: Rocamadour
Address: L'Hospitalet, 70 Route de Calès, 46500 Rocamadour, France 46500 Rocamadour
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 14:00-17:30
Phone: +33565336792
Website: http://grottedesmerveilles.com/accueil.php
GPS coordinates: 44.80512,1.62537
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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