Lascaux II Caves and chasms, Prehistoric Sites in Montignac

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm

Opens at 09:00 am

Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

Services

  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • English spoken
  • English
    • THE EMOTION OF ORIGINS

      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 hall of the bulls which 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 feeling of walking through the original cave. Throughout the visit, the guide will strive to recreate the emotion of discovery and introduce you to the intimate and universal art of Lascaux. Lascaux II, offers in-depth and thematic visits by reservation.

      Duration of visit 1 to 1h15
      Visits only by reservation
      Buy tickets online at www.lascaux2.fr
      Group visits on request (from 20 people), on request by email at pro@semitour.com or by phone at 05 53 05 65 60


      Schedule :

      23/01 > 07/04– Groups on request and by reservation

      08/04 > 09/07 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - 7 days a week

      10/07 > 27/08 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - 7 days a week

      28/08 > 05/11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - 7 days a week

      06/11 > 31/12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Groups on request and by reservation


      Last admission : 30 minutes before site closing.

      Visit “At the origins”

      A storytelling walk will begin near the original cave and will immerse you in the history of this fabulous discovery.

      In the light of the grease lamp, the works will unfold and come alive to the rhythm of this flickering flame.

      Discovering the Lascaux cave in this very special atmosphere, under the same conditions as our ancestors 21,000 years ago, will prove to be a real return to origins.

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Traveller Reviews Lascaux II

4.5 sur 5 3250 reviews

  • Shantanu Ganguly

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Shantanu Ganguly on 20/05/2024

    Absolutely blown away by the tour. The French government has recreated a dimensionality correct replica of a part of the Lascaux II cave and painted the same art that is in the original cave with similar techniques and paint. I thought that seeing a replica would be a bit of a let down but no, this felt like going into the real cave (we have been into two other actual caves)

  • Gra J

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Gra J on 10/05/2024

    We were initially unsure about the Lascaux II tour due to some underwhelming reviews mentioning restrictions like no photos and cramped conditions at the entrance and exit of the replica cave. However, we were pleasantly surprised by our experience—it was truly worth it. We joined the English-speaking group led by the excellent guide, Ludivine, who went above and beyond to make the tour memorable. Unlike typical guides who simply recite dates and state ‘dry’ facts, Ludivine engaged us with her improvisation and interactive style. She is a very good storyteller. Even our kids found the tour captivating; it was far from boring and truly entertaining. Leaving the caves, we couldn't stop discussing about our impressions from the tour/ And the facts we learned - first humans in Europe, ochre -manganese paintings, tarpans, lions, aurochs, symbols, fragility of limestone caves, etc. Definitely recommend

  • Carlos Pitts

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Carlos Pitts on 05/06/2024

    This was a phenomenal experience. Do not let the fact that the cave is a reproduction scare you off, it is a very immersive and authentic-feeling experience. The tour guide was an expert on cave paintings and provided excellent explanations and stories behind what we were seeing. I would easily go again if in the area. Note that you can’t take pictures inside the cave.

Traveller Reviews Lascaux II

4.0 sur 5 2294 reviews

  • "Experiential education at its best"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Companion631515 on 24/07/2024

    A highly creative and enthusiastic guide and story teller- almost made us feel he had been one of the boys who discovered the cave. We had an 8 year old and 4 year old with us and they were captured...

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  • "Smaller and more intimate Lascaux"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Nancy S on 23/05/2024

    Took the English tour on a Thursday afternoon. The leader was good at organizing the 20+ visitors who signed up. Interesting background history and artistic comments. Easy parking, not many steps...

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  • "Magic place"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by andresonville (The Ardennes, Belgium) on 17/10/2023

    The facsimile of the real grotto ( just a few meters away ) is bluffing. Took twelve years to build after the closure of the original. The guide I had speaks perfect English and is very very...

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Lascaux II

Address

Lieu-dit Lascaux
24290 Montignac

Contacts

Phone : 05 53 51 95 03

Fax : 05 53 05 65 67

GPS coordinates

45° 3'13.84"N, 1° 10'5.46"E

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