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Cave of Font-de-GaumevsGrotte de Rouffignac
Both are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Cave of Font-de-Gaume scores significantly better than Grotte de Rouffignac. Cave of Font-de-Gaume has a TripExpert Score of 95 with positive reviews from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Cave of Font-de-Gaume
Lonely Planet
Fodor's Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
4, avenue des Grottes, 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This extraordinary cave contains the only original polychrome (as opposed to single colour) paintings still open to the public." Full review
Fodor's "Want an up-close look at Cro-Magnon cave drawings? Those at les Combarelles are considered among the best in the world." Full review
Fodor's "The cave's masterpiece is a grouping of five large superimposed bison in vivid color that was uncovered in 1966 during a routine cleaning. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Font-de-Gaume cave is 120m long and is the last remaining prehistoric site with polychrome figures (over 200) still open to the public." Full review
Frommer's "This is the last cave with multicolored prehistoric paintings that is still open to the public." Full review
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Only 80 visitors are allowed per day, so be sure to reserve a month or two ahead of time.
Grotte de Rouffignac Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
24580 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, France
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Hidden in pretty woodland 15km north of Les Eyzies, this enormous tri-level cave is one of the most complex and rewarding to see in the Dordogne." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"An electric train permits visitors to discover Rouffignac's 8km of galleries, most notably the "Cave of 100 Mammoths", decorated with a remarkable collection of black line drawings." Full review
