Prehistoric Caves in France

Lascaux Caves

Lascaux Caves

Today we will know some of the most famous prehistoric caves of France. Let's start the tour at Lascaux Caves, a system of caves that lie in the Dordogne, and where great references to cave and Paleolithic art have been discovered. It is important to note that the original grotto of Lascaux It is not accessible to the public due to the fragility of the cave paintings.

It is also worth noting the case of the Grotto of Bédeilhac, a cave that sits in the city of Bédeilhac-et-Aynat in Ariege, in the south of the Gallic country, and which was inhabited by prehistoric men, so that you can see Paleolithic cave paintings.

La Grand Roc Cave It is a cave that sits in the municipality of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, within the Dordogne department, in the southwest of the nation. It is worth noting that the cave has been considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. This cave was discovered by the archaeologist Jean Maury in 1924, and is made up of stalactites and stalagmites.

La Mas-d'Azil cave It is a very large transversal cave, excavated by the Arize river, which sits in the Massif de Plantaurel, in the Pyrenees, in Ariège. You will be interested to know that it was occupied in various eras of prehistory.

La Chauvet Cave It is a cave that sits in the department of Ardèche, near the commune of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, in the south of the nation, and which contains some of the oldest known cave paintings from the Paleolithic era. It is important to note that the cave was discovered in 1994 by a trio of cavers: Eliette Brunel-Deschamps, Christian Hillaire and Jean-Marie Chauvet.

Further information:  Lascaux, the caves and their ancient paintings

Photos: Places to see


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