Abri de Cap Blanc, Les Eyzies

Abri de Cap Blanc is a National Monument of France.

Description

A remarkable Prehistoric sculpted frieze. This Prehistoric cave from the Magdalenian era lies just a few kilometres east of Les Eyzies on the right bank of the Beune river. It was classified as a listed site in 1926 in recognition of its unique sculptures. The frieze covers all but two metres of the 15-metre deep cave and features horses, bison and deer, some of which overlap. Originally, the sculptures were probably coloured since traces of ochre pigment were found during earlier archaeological digs. The remarkable depth and vibrancy of these sculptures carved with flint tools make the Cap Blanc cave one of the greatest masterpieces of Prehistoric art from the Upper Palaeolithic period. A museographical area around the friezes gives an overview of Cap Blanc life and art. Cave of the Vézère valley designated world heritage site by UNESCO. A remarkable Prehistoric sculpted frieze.

Address & Contact

Hall d’accueil de Font-de-Gaume 4, avenue des Grottes 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

tél. : (33) (0)5 53 06 86 00 tél. : (33) (0)5 53 59 60 30 fax : (33) (0)5 53 35 26 18 fontdegaume@monuments-nationaux.fr

Prices

Adult: 7€ Concessions: 4,50€

Opening times

Low season: to visit the cave, contact the reception centre at the Font-de-Gaume cave in Les Eyzies. High season April 1 to October 31: reception on the site > All the year with prior reservation

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25

More Information

• See Les Eyzies for more local information
• See Places to visit near Abri de Cap Blanc for other places to visit nearby
• See Abri de Cap Blanc on the National Monuments website.

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