{"id":1544,"date":"2023-01-16T17:23:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lepontdemazerat.com\/alentours\/montignac-the-city-of-lascaux\/"},"modified":"2023-11-13T15:18:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T14:18:23","slug":"montignac-the-city-of-lascaux","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.lepontdemazerat.com\/en\/alentours\/montignac-the-city-of-lascaux\/","title":{"rendered":"Montignac, the city of Lascaux"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The village of Montignac<\/a> is located in the P\u00e9rigord Noir region of the Dordogne. Just 12 km from Le Pont de Mazerat campsite, discover the jewel in the town’s crown: the Lascaux caves<\/strong>. Take a unique and unforgettable journey back in time with a visit to these world-famous caves in the V\u00e9z\u00e8re valley.<\/p>\n\n

The history of Lascaux<\/h2>\n\n

Did you know that 4 teenagers discovered the Lascaux cave in Montignac in 1940?At the time, Marcel, Jacques, Georges and Simon had no idea of the importance of the discovery they had just made!8 years later, this prehistoric cave<\/strong> was opened to the public. But the crowds it attracts are causing irreversible damage to this fragile site. As a result, the Lascaux cave was definitively closed to the public in 1963. A complete reproduction of the cave, Lascaux 2, opened in 1983. Then in 2016, Lascaux 4 saw the light of day with the inauguration of the international center for cave art.Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Lascaux cave is one of the finest<\/strong> Upper Palaeolithic cave paintings<\/strong> in the world. Indeed, the number, quality and preservation of his works are extraordinary.Lascaux 4 is perfectly integrated into its surroundings, at the foot of Lascaux hill<\/strong>. Discover prehistoric landscapes and fauna before the highlight of the visit, the discovery of the Lascaux cave, reproduced in its original size. You can admire paintings and frescoes dating back 17,000 years!<\/p>\n\n

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Visits and practical information<\/h2>\n\n

The Lascaux cave is open all year round<\/strong>, from 8am to 10pm in the summer and from 10am to 7pm in the off-season. The guided tour lasts around 1h30.We strongly recommend booking online. As the site is particularly popular in summer, you may not be able to get a seat without booking in advance.Adult admission \u20ac22, \u20ac14.50 for children aged 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. By booking online, you benefit from a \u20ac1 discount on all fares.<\/p>\n\n