© Grotte du Sorcier
© Grotte du Sorcier
Grotte du Sorcier, Le Bugue
Prehistoric engravings done by men during the Magdalenian period
The Sorcerer's Cave is a prehistoric cave decorated and adorned with engravings of animals from the Magdalenian period.
Formed in a cliff in the village of Saint-Cirq, it houses about 30 engravings, notably some of the few from this period to depict humans. The cave's name comes from the engraving of the 'Sorcerer' in the ceiling deep within the cave.
The engravings of the cave was discovered between 1952 and 1953. In some you can depict a group of animals that have been etched deeply - 1 bison and 4 horses are clearly visible. The second set adorns the ceiling of the cave back: these are, among others, representations, finely engraved, three human characters, including the famous "sorcerer".
When to come
Open from April until mid-November, between 10:00 and 18:00, and until 19:00 in July and August.
