The Lascaux Caves are a complex of caves near Montignac in the Dordogne, famous for their outstanding Upper Paleolithic cave paintings estimated to be over 17,000 years old. To protect the fragile original art, the site features "Lascaux IV," a state-of-the-art, 100% exact replica museum combining digital art and physical stone replication.
Stand in the lifelike replica of the Hall of the Bulls to admire the 17,000-year-old animal paintings of prehistoric humans.
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Includes a guided tour of the facsimile cave and access to interactive digital exhibition rooms
Time
2.5 hours
Cost
€20.00*–€22.00*
Effort
Easy
Companion park with live animals matching those painted in Lascaux (combo tickets available)
Time
2 hours
Cost
€10.00*–€12.00*
Effort
Easy
Best months: Sep
This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 9°C to 18°C annually. Best visited during Sep.
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.
Busiest months — book stays & transport early.
Quietest window with the lowest prices.
Drive via A20 motorway from Paris. The museum is located just outside the village of Montignac, with large free parking lots.
