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Cave of Font-de-GaumevsLascaux
Both are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Cave of Font-de-Gaume is preferred by most writers compared to La Grotte de Lascaux. Cave of Font-de-Gaume has a TripExpert Score of 95 with accolades from 5 sources such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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.
Lascaux
The Telegraph Lonely Planet Fodor's
Avenue de Lascaux, 24290, Montignac, France
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The Telegraph "It is an extraordinary tale. Teenage boys stumbled upon this monumental work of prehistoric rock art...buried in the Vézère Valley, while out with their dog in 1940. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"France’s most famous prehistoric cave paintings are at Grotte de Lascaux, 2km southeast of Montignac." Full review
Fodor's "Just south of Montignac, the famous Grotte de Lascaux contain hundreds of prehistoric wall paintings between 15,000 and 20,000 years old." Full review
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To be sure of admittance, arrive early, as tickets can sell out by midday.
