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.
- Lascaux II guided tour: prehistoric art beside the original address: Lascaux II, Avenue de Lascaux, 24290 Montignac-Lascaux, France.
- Lascaux II guided tour: prehistoric art beside the original has a live starting price of EUR 16.00.
- Before booking Lascaux II guided tour: prehistoric art beside the original, check date, slot, language, age, late-entry, cancellation and accessibility rules.
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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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.
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