Les Fieux Cave

Les Fieux Cave contains prehistoric paintings, engravings, and bas-relief sculptures that demonstrate early human artistic expression dating from 36,000 to 12,000 years ago.

The cave functioned as a natural trap used by prehistoric humans for 80,000 years, with excavations in the 1970s revealing multiple Mesolithic occupation layers.

The site presents photographs and films of cave decorations while offering demonstrations of prehistoric techniques including flint knapping, fire-making, and hunting methods.

Visitors can access the archaeological site from April through November, with facilities including parking, picnic areas, restrooms, a shop, and refreshment services.

Located on the Gramat karst plateau at 250 meters above sea level, the cave features two buried porches separated by an open corridor covering 300 square meters.

Location: Miers

GPS coordinates: 44.87710,1.69010

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58