Lascaux, Prehistoric cave in France
Lascaux is a complex of caves near the village of Montignac, in the department of Dordogne in southwestern France.
The Lascaux caves contain some of the best-known Upper Paleolithic art, estimated to be 17,000 years old.
These paintings are primarily of large animals, typical local and contemporary fauna that correspond with the fossil record of the Upper Paleolithic time.
The original caves are closed to the public due to preservation issues, but a replica is open for visitors.
Lascaux is famous for its Palaeolithic cave paintings, found in a complex of caves in the Dordogne region of southwestern France.
Location: Montignac-Lascaux
Website: lascaux.culture.fr
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Lascaux is a complex of caves near the village of Montignac, in the department of Dordogne in southwestern France.
The Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley contain some of the most famed examples of Paleolithic cave art.
The Lascaux Centre International features replicas of prehistoric cave paintings.
Le Régourdou is located near Montignac-Lascaux, France.
