Lascaux II - Caves and chasms, Prehistoric Sites in Montignac

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

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- LASCAUX II: Dive into the Heart of Prehistory at Montignac-Lascaux
  Want to go back in time? Lascaux II invites you to a unique immersion in the heart of parietal art. This first facsimile of the famous Lascaux cave, opened in 1983, is located in Montignac, on the sacred hill classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, just a few meters from the original cave. You will discover a faithful reproduction of the Hall of the Bulls and the Axial Diverticulum, where 85% of the original paintings have been reproduced with fascinating precision. As you enter the darkness, let yourself be transported by the emotion of discovery, guided by a passionate expert who will bring to life the history of humanity's first artists.
  A more intimate experience:
  For the curious and lovers of prehistory, Lascaux II offers guided tours , by reservation. Delve into the details of the frescoes and let yourself be carried away by the fascinating stories of your guide. Each anecdote and explanation resonates between the walls of this cave, transporting you 21,000 years back in time.
  “Origins” tour:
  Discover the “Aux Origines” tour to relive the atmosphere of the cave as it was thousands of years ago. By the light of a grease lamp, enjoy a 1.5-hour in-depth guided tour to try to uncover the secrets of this magical place. €29/single rate, in French only. Tickets
  Why choose Lascaux II?
  - Located a few steps from the original cave
  - Faithful reproduction of 85% of the preserved paintings
  - Intimate small group tours
  Opening hours and practical information
  - From 03/30 to 07/05: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  - From 06/07 to 30/08: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  - From 08/31 to 09/27: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  - From 09/28 to 11/03: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  - Last admission : 30 minutes before closing
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Traveller Reviews Google Lascaux II

4.5 sur 5 3606 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Shantanu Ganguly on 20/05/2024

Absolutely blown away by the tour. The French government has recreated a dimensionality correct replica of a part of the Lascaux II cave and painted the same art that is in the original cave with similar techniques and paint. I thought that seeing a replica would be a bit of a let down but no, this felt like going into the real cave (we have been into two other actual caves)
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Gra J on 10/05/2024

We were initially unsure about the Lascaux II tour due to some underwhelming reviews mentioning restrictions like no photos and cramped conditions at the entrance and exit of the replica cave. However, we were pleasantly surprised by our experience—it was truly worth it. We joined the English-speaking group led by the excellent guide, Ludivine, who went above and beyond to make the tour memorable. Unlike typical guides who simply recite dates and state ‘dry’ facts, Ludivine engaged us with her improvisation and interactive style. She is a very good storyteller. Even our kids found the tour captivating; it was far from boring and truly entertaining. Leaving the caves, we couldn't stop discussing about our impressions from the tour/ And the facts we learned - first humans in Europe, ochre -manganese paintings, tarpans, lions, aurochs, symbols, fragility of limestone caves, etc. Definitely recommend
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Hotcoco on 14/09/2024

Fantastic informative tour with a passionate and experienced guide. Regretfully I didn't catch her name but many thanks to you as you gave us a wonderful experience. Hope you have more celebratory cakes soon!

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Traveller Reviews tripAdvisor Lascaux II

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"Beautiful and intimate facsimile of the famous paintings."

Reviews posted by Kees G (Torio, Panama) on 07/10/2024

The facsimile cave at Lasceaux is impressive. It really gives the imptession you are visiting the actual cave. The guide provided good back ground info. Highly recommended. Oh, and bring a jacket...
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"Small and intimate with amazing paintings. Not much English spoken."

Reviews posted by JamieTeignmouth (Teignmouth, United Kingdom) on 20/08/2024

A fantastic experience. Small and intimate and the paintings although exact replicas are stunning. Really good to see the types of animals around then and the sophisticated styles of painting used to...
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"Experiential education at its best"

Reviews posted by Companion631515 on 24/07/2024

A highly creative and enthusiastic guide and story teller- almost made us feel he had been one of the boys who discovered the cave. We had an 8 year old and 4 year old with us and they were captured...
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