Prehistoric cave historical monument, containing authentic and very large prints of the average Magdalenian (15000 years BC). Signs enigmatic, one hand and phallus, horses, bear, reindeer and aurochs… And in this wonderfull dark past resurfaces by imposing its relief.

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Heritage worth preserving A real prehistoric cave is an exceptional place which cannot be visited in the same way as an ordinary monument, nor like a copy of a cavern. The paintings in Pech Merle are over 20,000 years old and have come down to us in a remarkable state of preservation. However, they are still extremely fragile. In order to preserve them,...

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A singular exterior setting that hides an exceptional underground universe The guided tour of the cavern of Thaïs, located in Drôme, takes about 1 hour to fully discover it, from its formation to its occupation by Homo Sapiens 15 000 years ago. The guide will explain his daily life, which includes hunting and the making of tools made of flint, bone or...

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Discover or rediscover one of the oldest tourist sites of the Lot et Garonne. The Caves of Fontirou, discovered in 1905, have enchanted several generations of visitors. Discover our underground heritage more than 20 meters underground. Whether the sun shines or it rains, discover the wonders of an underground world whose adventure began 30 million years...

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In south Dordogne, near Sarlat, Maxange offers a rare diversity of formations. You will see not only usual stalactites en stalagmites but you will also be amazed by the exceptionnal quantity if this rare formations called ‘eccentric’. Rare because they’re going in every direction possible, defying the law of gravity. This treasure of nature was only...

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