Cave of Font-de-Gaume, Les Eyzies

Cave of Font-de-Gaume is a National Monument of France.

Description

An exceptional group of polychrome paintings. The Font-de-Gaume cave is a marvellous example of prehistoric art from the Madgalenian period with a truly remarkable group of polychrome wall paintings and engravings. For reasons of conservation, the number of visitors is limited to 180 each day with a maximum of 12 people per group. Cave of the Vézère valley designated world heritage site by UNESCO.

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 fax : (33) (0)5 53 35 26 18 fontdegaume@ monuments-nationaux.fr

Prices

Adults: 7€ Concessions: 4,50€

Opening times

May 15 to September 115: 9.30a.m.-5.30p.m. September 16 to May 14: 9.30a.m.-12.30p.m. and 2p.m.-5.30p.m.

Other dates closed

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

More Information

• See Les Eyzies for more local information
• See Places to visit near Cave of Font-de-Gaume for other places to visit nearby
• See Cave of Font-de-Gaume on the National Monuments website.

The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.