When it comes to France, there are perennial favourite choices. Paris, of course. Dordogne, Nice, the list goes on and on. Fantastic, to be sure, but what about if you’re looking for something less touristy? Maybe with an “exotic” theme and perhaps some history that you can touch (almost.) Does Lascaux ring a bell? It’s a place you must visit.
The Lascaux Caves are a truly remarkable place to visit, though the original caves are closed to the public to ensure their preservation. Here’s why they hold such significance and why the replica caves (Lascaux II, Lascaux III, and Lascaux IV) offer a soft, quiet and enlightening experience.
The caves contain some of the most stunning and well-preserved examples of Paleolithic cave paintings in the world, dating back approximately 17,000 years. The artwork depicts animals, including horses, deer, bison, and cattle, and provides invaluable insights into the lives and beliefs of early humans. And you can walk amongst them, as it were. The discovery of the caves in 1940 was a pivotal moment in our understanding of prehistoric art and human history.
They offer a direct connection to our ancestors and their creative expression. It’s also in a rather beautiful part of France, as well. Bingo!
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