Grotte de Gabillou

Grotte de Gabillou is a cave containing prehistoric engravings located in the Dordogne region. The interior winds through narrow corridors that open into chambers where the animal carvings are found on the walls.

The cave was discovered in 1941 and officially protected as a historical site the following year. It belongs to the Magdalenian period, an era known for remarkable cave art across Western Europe.

The cave holds engravings that show animals from a distant past, including horses, deer, and birds that meant much to those who lived here. These depictions reveal what mattered to the people who made them, and how they saw the creatures around them.

Access is not open to the general public since the cave is privately owned and strictly protected. Visiting requires prior arrangement and permission from the property owners.

One of the rare human figures shown in the engravings appears to be wearing clothing, offering a glimpse into daily life. Another mysterious horned figure may have had ritual or spiritual meaning to those who created it.