Lascaux IV Tour: The International Centre for Cave Art

Explore Lascaux IV: a detailed replica of the original Lascaux Cave. Discover over 600 prehistoric paintings and engravings in a unique, immersive experience.

Lascaux IV: The International Centre for Cave Art

The Lascaux Cave is an essential archaeological site with over 600 paintings and engravings from prehistoric times, discovered in 1940. These artworks depict various animals and activities, showcasing artistic skill and attention to detail. The artists employed vivid colors and created effects of perspective and movement. Lascaux IV features an 8,000 square metre design that integrates into the landscape and presents a nearly complete reconstruction of the cave.

Guided Tour of Lascaux IV

With your ticket, you will begin a guided tour of Lascaux IV at Avenue de Lascaux in Montignac-Lascaux. Accompanied by a guide, you will enter a meticulously faithful replica of the original cave and learn its mysteries. The tour lasts about one hour, after which you can explore Lascaux IV at your own pace.

Self-guided tour

Alternatively, opt for a self-guided tour using an audioguide available in multiple languages, including English, German, Dutch, Japanese, and Chinese.

6 Scenographic Areas

After the tour, explore the 6 scenographic areas, which trace the timeline from the end of the Ice Age to the discovery in 1940:
Reception: Preparatory scenographyLascaux Cave Replica: Life-size reproductionThe Lascaux Workshop: Models and replica roomsThe Theatre: Interconnected rooms displaying historical workThe Cinema: 3D representations of cave artThe Gallery of the Imaginary: Linking prehistoric art with 20th-century art

Schedule

The Lascaux IV International Centre for Cave Art is open at the following times:
February 9th - March 29th: 10 am to 6 pmMarch 30th - July 7th: 9 am to 7 pmJuly 8th - 28th: 8:30 am to 9:30 pmJuly 29th - August 25th: 8 am to 10 pmAugust 26th - November 3rd: 9 am to 7 pmNovember 4th - January 5th: 10 am to 6 pm

Last admission is 2 hours before closing time.