Cave Art Center & Lascaux Cave Guided Tour

How did people paint in prehistoric times? With this visit to the Lascaux IV International Center for Cave Art, you’ll see a stunning replica of one of France’s important Paleolithic caves.

Why See the Lascaux Cave Paintings?

The cave paintings of Lascaux in the Périgord region are known as the Sistine Chapel of prehistoric art due to their exceptional quality. The original cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been closed to the public since 1963 for preservation purposes.

Your ticket to the Lascaux IV International Center for Cave Art includes an hour-long exploration of a precise replica of the Lascaux Cave, with the option of a guide or an audio guide. This reproduction accurately represents the original site and allows you to view hundreds of prehistoric paintings and engravings.

After the replica visit, you will have an hour and a half of free time to explore the rest of the center:

L'Atelier: main panels in Lascaux with augmented realityThe Theatre: three interconnected rooms showcasing historical researchThe Cinema: a projection about the original cave and other decorated caves worldwideLa Galerie de l'Imaginaire: a virtual art gallery linking prehistoric and 20th-century artImmersion Room: an immersive show about prehistoric times

Self-Guided Tour

When booking your ticket, choose between:

Self-guided tour: explore at your own pace with an audio guide available in several languages including English, German, Dutch, Japanese, and Chinese.Guided tour: accompanied by a guide throughout the cave.

Lascaux IV Schedule

When booking, you must select the start time for your guided or self-guided tour with an audio guide.