Grotte du Visage, Prehistoric cave in Moulins-sur-Tardoire, France.
The cave contains wall paintings, including a stylized face incorporated into natural limestone formations at an elevation of 125 meters.
Local speleologists discovered the cave in December 2005 after two years of excavation work, leading to its classification as a historic monument.
The cave features Upper Paleolithic wall art, estimated to be 27,000 years old, including signs, lines, and a negative hand print.
Access to the private site requires advance permission, with only a limited number of visits permitted annually via route D109.
Before its archaeological recognition, local residents used the cave entrance, known as Aven du Charnier, as a disposal site for deceased animals.
Location: Moulins-sur-Tardoire
GPS coordinates: 45.68390,0.42111
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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