Grotte de Font-de-Gaume, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
Incredible collection of prehistoric paintings of bison, mammoths and horses
The prehistoric paintings in the Font-de-Gaume caves near Les Eyzies-de-Tayac were discovered at the turn of the 20th century by Denis Peyrony.
Second only to those found in the caves at Lascaux, they contain over 200 paintings dating back to approximately 15,000 BC. Most incredible is the freeze of five bison discovered by accident during cleaning. These are some of the best known examples of prehistoric art still open to the public.
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When to come
Open all year round, daily, except for Saturdays. From mid may to mid September they are open from 09:30 until 17:30 and for the other half of the year (September through the winter until May) from 09:30 to 12:30 and again from 14:00 to 17:30.
