Abri de Laussel

The stone shelter extends along a cliff face spanning 115 meters in length and reaches depths between 15 to 25 meters at an elevation of 100 meters.

Archaeological excavations conducted from 1908 to 1914 by Jean-Gaston Lalanne resulted in the discovery of over 26,800 artifacts from Middle to Upper Paleolithic periods.

Five carved stone blocks discovered at the site include the Venus of Laussel, depicting a figure holding a horn, along with representations of hunters and additional Venus figures.

The shelter contains the only Paleolithic sculpted frieze currently open to visitors, featuring 14 figures across two panels that primarily display horse representations.

The archaeological findings include a volcanic pebble used as a mortar dating between 70,000 and 40,000 years ago, discovered in the smaller section of the shelter.

Location: Marquay

Part of: gisement préhistorique de Laussel

GPS coordinates: 44.95000,1.15000

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48