Montignac - Lascaux et Lascaux II 
Lascaux II is 200 meters from the original cave. It is a reproduction of the two galleries, (the Bull room and the Axial Diverticule) and includes most of the paintings in Lascaux. The reproduction looks completely authentic, giving the public the opportunity once again to see the finest display of Paleolithic art in the world.
Near Montignac, which has a ruined castle, is one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites in Périgord, the famous Lascaux Cave, discovered in 1940, with its fine paintings of animals.
Near Montignac, which has a ruined castle, is one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites in Périgord, the famous Lascaux Cave, discovered in 1940, with its fine paintings of animals.
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The cave itself was closed in 1963 to prevent further damage to the paintings, which were suffering from damp and fungoid infection, but since 1983 visitors have been able to see Lascaux II, a faithful reproduction of the cave and its paintings. There is an information center in which films of the interior of the cave are shown.
Lascaux et Lascaux II
F-24290 Montignac
France
F-24290 Montignac
France
Hours
February 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Related Attractions
Festival de Montignac
Festival de Montignac is five-day folk festival that takes place in late July. The festival features nightly concerts as well as many more daytime events. Troupes and bands from throughout the world often showcase their talents at this festival, along with street entertainers, and local musicians and dancers.
Perigord-Noir Music Festival
The Perigord-Noir Music Festival runs from mid-July to late August, featuring classical music. Dozens of concerts are held in churches and abbeys throughout the city.
Every year the festival also chooses one week during which it focuses on a different theme. During that week performances showcase that particular theme.
Every year the festival also chooses one week during which it focuses on a different theme. During that week performances showcase that particular theme.
