Villars Prehistoric Cave

(Local Name: Grotte Prehistorique de Villars) Grotte Prehistorique de Villars is located near Brantome in the Perigueux Vert and was not discovered until 1953. It is a fascinating site for both geologists and archeologists, filled with both limestone formations and prehistoric cave drawings that date back 17,000 years. The ceilings and walls of the cave are covered in stalactites, stalagmites, pillars, helictites and calcite, which also provides a shiny glaze for the numerous cave paintings and engravings.