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    • Lascaux II, opened in 1983, is the first facsimile, located in Montignac on the hill protected by Unesco, a few meters from the original cave. Discover the exact replica of the axial diverticulum and the bull hall that represents 90% of the paintings of the famous cave. Leaving the light of day for the world of darkness, you will have the privilege of being the only group and the sensation of walking through the original cave. Throughout the visit, the guide will endeavor to recreate the emotion of discovery and introduce you to the intimate and universal art of Lascaux. Lascaux II, offers in-depth and thematic tours by reservation.

      Visit duration 1h

      Opening 2019:

      • From 06/04 to 07/07 from 10h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h
      • From 08/07 to 21/07 from 9h30 to 19h
      • From 22/07 to 23/08 from 9h to 20h
      • From 24/08 to 29/09 from 10h to 12h30 and from 14h to 18h
      • From 30/09 to 03/11 from 10h to 12h30 and from 14h to 17h30

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  • English spoken

Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

Location : 24290 Montignac

Address

24290 Montignac

Contact

Phone : 05 53 51 95 03

Fax : 05 53 05 65 67

Website of Lascaux II

GPS coordinates

45° 3'14.1"N, 1° 10'3.54"E

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Traveller Reviews

4.4 sur 5 1472 reviews

  • Alan McConnell

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Alan McConnell on 22/09/2019

    We did both this and Lascaux IV. I preferred this cave but have to give Lascaux IV a 5* rating too. Visit both if you can and make your own mind up. For me this was a more intimate experience being closer to the original cave in its portrayal and with the benefit of a smaller group and a very knowledgeable guide.

  • Nick Mason

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nick Mason on 28/08/2019

    Excellent guided tour of Lascaux ll. Kids enjoyed it and couldn't believe it is a copy of the original cave. The guide was really engaging and spoke amazing English. Highly recommended - but be sure to book to get a place.

  • Jan Willem Visser

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jan Willem Visser on 04/09/2019

    Very interesting. The guide told a lot about the caves and the people who made the paintings. Still, a lot is simply unknown. Although the cave is a copy, it is still impressive to be in it, you can almost feel the presence of the ancient people that were there some 10,000 years ago.

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Traveller Reviews

4.0 sur 5 2105 reviews

  • "Not the original? So What - Fantastic"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Niwotois (Boulder, Colorado) on 07/10/2019

    I'm so glad I went to Lascaux II. With the opening of IV, II may be playing out the string. It is getting a bit tatty around the edges, physically, but it still was just wonderful. A couple days...

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  • "Well worth the visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by JeffA55 (Melbourne, Australia) on 24/09/2019

    Lascaux II is a replica of the original cave with complete copies of the original drawings. As you can no longer enter the original cave, this is the next best thing & is truly spectacular. Our guide...

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  • "Most interesting"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by MillieS205 on 08/09/2019

    I admit that the young kids in the family didnt appreciated the astonishing wall paitings and were amused more of the dark cave, but for my husband and me it was a remarkable experience and even an...

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