One hour inside the first replica. The original Lascaux cave was discovered in 1940 and closed in 1963 after visitor damage; Lascaux II opened in 1983 as the first major facsimile beside the original site.
What you need to know
The original Lascaux cave was discovered in 1940 and closed in 1963 after visitor damage; Lascaux II opened in 1983 as the first major facsimile beside the original site.
The one-hour guided visit reproduces roughly 80% of the paintings under soft, lamp-like light, linking bulls, horses and signs to making techniques, rock contours and conservation history.
For archaeology and art-history visitors and older children; confirm cave temperature, walking surface, tour language and punctual arrival requirements.
- Where
- Avenue de Lascaux, 24290 Montignac-Lascaux, France
- When
- The date and time slot you choose when booking
- Price
- From €16.00
- Note
- Before booking, check date, slot, language, minimum age, late-entry and cancellation rules, and accessibility
Do not look only for the famous bulls; notice how animal outlines use the rock's relief, and the replica itself becomes a technical achievement worth reading.
Dates, availability and external conditions can change. Confirm the latest information with the official source.
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