How Do You Discover The Lascaux Caves?
In 1940, Paleolithic painted caves over 17,000 years old were located in southwest France near Lascaux. For two decades, nearly 1200 visitors a day flocked to see these amazing depictions of prehistoric life. The caves were closed to the public in 1963 to prevent damage to the fragile paintings, but you can still “discover” the Lascaux caves with these steps. Learn about the caves by reading available literature such as “Cave of Lascaux: the Final Photographic Record” by Mario Ruspoli, “Cave of Lascaux: The Cave of Prehistoric Wall Paintings” by Brad Burnham and “Lascaux: Movement, Space and Time” by Borbert Aujoulet. Travel to France to see Lascaux II in Montignac, France. Located a short distance from the original caves, this detailed replica opened in 1983. It recreates two galleries of the original cave, the Great Hall of Bulls and The Painted Gallery. Get your tickets early, as visitors are limited to 2000 per day and tickets sell out by 2 p.m. Visit other prehistoric caves that a
