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Les Eyzies
Les Eyzies is in the heart of the Vezere Valley and surrounded by many, many caves and prehistoric drawings and remnants - including some of the most beautiful to be seen in Europe - and other prehistoric attractions
The cave-lined, prehistoric-settlement lined, Vézère Valley has been classified as a heritage site by UNESCO. It was near Les Eyzies that CroMagnon man was discovered - three skeletons discovered at the end of the 19th century - as well as the cave paintings at Fond de Gaume, one of the last prehistoric cave-painting sites that is still open to the public.
Things to do in Les Eyzies
Les Eyzies is at the heart of a very beautiful region of France. There are numerous cliff and rock formations, surrounded by rivers, hills and tranquil countryside. The town is also home to the National Prehistory Museum, housing one of the world’s most complete collections of prehistoric artifacts.
Just a couple of hundred metres from the National Prehistory museum you should visit Abri Pataud, a cro-magnon shelter that dates back almost 40,000 years.
Visitors frequently use the town as a base for exploring the region. It gets busy in summer!
In addition to the many caves and cliff settlements to visit in and around Les Eyzies, there are a number of prehistoric parks in the region recreating life 10,000 years ago. Some are focussed more on childrens entertainment...
Les Eyzies: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Places to visit - Les Eyzies
- Beaumont-du-Perigord Dordogne bastide town
- Belves Most beautiful village
- Beynac Most beautiful village
- Chateau de Beynac Chateau
- Chateau de Castelnaud Chateau
- Chateau de Commarque Chateau
- Chateau des Milandes Chateau
- Domme Most beautiful village
- La Roque-Gageac Most beautiful village
- Le Bugue Dordogne town
- Limeuil Most beautiful village
- Molieres Bastide town
- Monpazier Most beautiful village
- Montignac Town
- Perigueux Dordogne town
- Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere Most beautiful village
- Sarlat Renowned Dordogne town
- Terrasson Gardens of the Imagination
- Tremolat Renowned Dordogne viewpoint
- Vezere Valley World Heritage Site
- Villereal Bastide town
Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)
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