B R A N T Ô M E
Ancient, Mystical, Sacred
I N S I D E R 'S G U I D E
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B R A N T Ô M E Ancient, Mystical, Sacred
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| CAVES & PREHISTORIC SITES | CAVES & PREHISTORIC SITES | ||||||
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The Périgord region is abundant in Palaeolithic sites, rock shelters and underground grottos, due mainly to the limestone formations characteristic of the area. Traces of man's habitation here go back over 400,000 years, and some of these footprints are still here today. Map of Caves and Prehistoric Sites
Just 10 minutes by car from Brantôme, the Grotte de Villars is a beautiful cavern studded with giant stalagmites and stalactites. You'll also see traces of prehistoric cave drawings, including the 'little blue horse' and the 'sorcerer and bison' paintings on the walls. Read more
This is the largest underground cavern in the Périgord, that is reminiscent of a huge underground city that can be accessed on foot or within a suspended cradle. It lies underneath a beautiful leafy forest ideal for a picnic or walks. Read More
First settled around 20,000 years ago, the Cazelle Cliff is studded with shelters and caves that saw their last dwellers as recently as 1966! There are recreations of prehistoric dwellers in their early habitats as well as furnished replicas of turn of the century living areas carved into the rock. Read More
Village de la Madeleine Tursac There are several periods of history to see here, from early prehistoric settlements to a 8th century fort, a 13th century chateau and a 15th century gothic church!
Map of Caves and Prehistoric Sites
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Grotte Lascaux II Montignac The original Lascaux caves have been closed to the public since 1963, but you can see a replica of its magnificent painted murals and galleries at Lascaux II.Read more
This amazing underground cavern has a blue-green river that you can navigate by boat, while you marvel at the limestone formations along the way.
This unique site, classified as a historic monument, is a castle built into a cliff face complete with sumptuous furnishings, sets of armour, and dungeon full of instruments of torture! It is the only castle of its kind still in existence today. Read More
Climb up this sheer rock face to ancient troglodyte dwellings in this Unesco World Heritage site, where you will see recreations of life from the Palaeolithic Age through to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Read More
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Grotte
de Villars 
Grottes
du Roc de Cazelle Les Eyzies
Gouffre
de Padirac 
Grotte
du Grand Roc 
La
Maison Forte de Reignac
La
Roque Saint Christophe Peyzac-Le Moustier