Lascaux Centre International, Prehistoric art museum in Montignac-Lascaux, France.
The International Cave Art Center spans 8000 square meters at Lascaux hill, featuring an exact replica of prehistoric cave paintings showing 600 animal figures.
The center preserves and presents the legacy of Upper Paleolithic cave paintings dating back 20,000 years, discovered in 1940 within the original Lascaux cave system.
Twenty-five skilled artists dedicated two years to recreating 900 meters of cave art using traditional pigments and precise replication techniques on resin rock surfaces.
The museum operates daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with adult tickets priced at 22 euros and children aged 5-12 at 14.50 euros.
Advanced technology, including 3D screens and augmented reality displays, enhances the understanding of prehistoric life through six specialized exhibition rooms.
Location: Montignac-Lascaux
GPS coordinates: 45.05807,1.16963
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:23
This collection presents historical sites across France that lie away from the usual tourist routes. From medieval fortifications to Roman structures, these locations provide direct access to different periods of French history. The selection includes fortified towers, amphitheatres, Celtic temples and prehistoric sites. The sites featured include Roman theatres such as the one in Orange, medieval castles in Auvergne, Gallo-Roman temples in the Pyrenees and Palaeolithic caves in the Dordogne. Each location documents specific aspects of the past, whether through architectural remains, cave paintings or archaeological finds. These sites allow visitors to explore French history from prehistory through the Roman occupation to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The locations are spread across different regions and are often less crowded than the well-known monuments, allowing for quieter visits.
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490 m
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
70 m
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Le Parc du Thot
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Le Régourdou
800 m
Château de la Grande Filolie
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Château de Sauvebœuf
4.7 km
Château de la Petite Filolie
5.4 km
Hôtel de Bouilhac
1.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Montignac
1.1 km
Montignac Duchêne house
857 m
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte d'Aubas
3.1 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Valojoulx
4.8 km
Église Saint-Loup de La Chapelle-Aubareil
5.1 km
Cabanes de Valojoulx
5.5 km
Ancien hôpital Saint-Jean de Montignac
820 m
Château de Coulonges
3.8 km
Lascaux 2
524 m
Hôpital de Montignac
884 m
Chapelle de l'ancien prieuré
823 m
Lascaux 4
18 m
Couvent des Clarisses
893 m
Maison, quai Merilhou
1 km
Maison, quai Merilhou
1 km
Maison à galerie
1 km
Couvent des Clarisses
893 m
Pont de Montignac
1 km
Chapelle du château de Coulonges
3.8 kmReviews
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