NEW
opening December 15th 2016
A Journey to the Heart
of Man
Centre International de l’Art Pariétal
Lascaux,
developed and managed by
Semitour
The International Centre
for Cave Art of Montignac-Lascaux
The journey begins...
At last Lascaux
reveals all its art,
and much more...
Dordogne-Perigord,
a region that will continue
to surprise you.
For the first time, Lascaux appears in its entirety.
An unprecedented complete replica retraces
the discovery of this famous decorated cave. But
the adventure doesn’t stop there: 4 exhibition halls
investigate the place occupied by Lascaux in world
cave art and its relation to contemporary creation.
The opening of the International Centre for Cave
Art in 2016 marks the beginning of a new adventure
combining the emotion of our ancestors’ art
and technological prowess.
Famous for the wealth of its cultural and natural heritage
as well as the delicacies of its gastronomy, the Dordogne
is one of France’s main tourist destinations. It owes
its position as a land of prehistory to the renown
of exceptional sites such as Lascaux. But it also offers
evidence of continuous human presence for almost
450,000 years.
The tour comprises
6 different stages:
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First the vast panorama seen from the belvedere
gives a sense of the geographical context of Lascaux.
This landscaped pathway, like an open-air gallery,
is designed to place the public in conditions close
to those experienced by the discoverers of the cave
in 1940. The space is scripted (atmosphere, narration)
in order to prepare the visitor for the exploration
of the replica.
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The International Centre for Cave Art next proposes
different fields of knowledge to the visitor. The Theatre
of Cave Art recounts the work of pre-historians from
the 19th century to the present day and analyses
the central role played by Lascaux in this evolution.
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Relief plays an integral part in cave art. Explore Lascaux
cave in its smallest details with 3D films and compare
these paintings with the masterpieces of world cave art.
The atmosphere Inside the replica is identical to Lascaux
cave. This part is above all devoted to the contemplation
of the paintings and engravings.
3
Finally, an imaginary gallery invites visitors to explore
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the connections between cave art, modern and
contemporary art before giving voice to an artist in the
temporary exhibition area.
The next part features an educational approach
to understanding Lascaux relying strongly on digital
technology. The cave comes apart before your eyes
to reveal all its secrets.
Lascaux’s tourist facilities extend over 3 sites:
International Centre for Cave Art, Lascaux II and le Parc du Thot.
The whole forms a worldwide standard for cave art and evidence
of traces left by a singularly moving vision of the beginnings of humanity.
Question the place of man in the world surrounding him.
Practical informations
Everything is made for
your comfort
The state-of-the-art International Centre for Cave Art is the
only structure of its kind in the world. Every effort is made
to make your visit go smoothly. Two large free car parks,
15 parking spaces reserved for coaches close to the site, and
coach stops to facilitate visitor access. The Centre is designed
for accessibility for every type of disability and will soon
receive the Tourism and Handicap label.
Follow the guide
For each visitor a personal touch screen tablet is on loan
at the start of the visit. This digital device, called Visitor’s
Companion, is designed to accompany you intuitively.
Its content is activated automatically when you enter a
room. Discover all the secrets of the cave using the many
facets of this device featuring content in 11 different
languages. You can select and save information, find it later
and download it from the International Centre for Cave Art
website after your visit.
The human factor is at the heart of Lascaux and forms
a crucial part of the International Centre for Cave Art.
Our mediators will guide you all through your visit. The panel
of digital tools made available to you is a resource to be used
by both visitors and mediators. For example, your Visitor’s
Companion may be used to amplify the mediator’s voice
or share a photo or an article.
Our team is
listening to you
Our multilingual team will be happy to reply to your questions
and help you to manage groups, including specialised ones.
Opening hours
Rates
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH,
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER
Opened from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
(last admission 5:00 pm)
• Groups rates
(20 people minimum)
APRIL, MAY, JUNE, SEPTEMBER
Opened from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
(last admission 6:00 pm)
JULY, AUGUST
Opened from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
(last admission 8:00 pm)
Open 7/7 without interruption.
Night visits from May to September
Primary school: 8,30¤
Middle School/High School: 10,40¤
Adults: 12,80¤
Advanced booking required for groups.
Admission includes a guided visit of the cave
and a Visitor’s Companion per person.
• Individual rates (13 and more): 16¤
• Children rates (6-12): 10,40¤
• Young children (0-5): free
Inside of the cave the temperature is 13°C.
We recommend our visitors to bring warm clothes.
Restaurant
Free bus parks
Restrooms
Photographs allowed
except in the replica
Souvenir shop
Air-conditioning
Tour duration:
approximatively 2h30
Tour entirely accessible
to every type of disability
motor, visual, hearing and mental
Site Visits
The replica is a guided visit composed of groups
of 32. You may choose among the 5 languages
below (depending on suggested times):
French, English, German, Spanish and Dutch.
The other areas of the site may be visited unaccompanied
with the Visitor’s Companion. This tour is available
in 11 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Dutch,
Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese,
and French sign language.
For your convenience, plan your arrival 15 minutes prior to the start of your visit.
Lascaux, the world’s most visited
painted cave
Understanding Lascaux
in 6 dates
1940
discovery of Lascaux
September 12, 1940, on the hill overlooking Montignac village,
a team of 4 teenagers (Marcel Ravidat, Jacques Marsal,
Simon Coencas and Georges Agniel) made one of the most
prestigious 20th century archaeological discoveries. This
cave is classified Historical Monument in December 1940.
1963
Closure of Lascaux
March 20, 1963, André Malraux, then Minister of Cultural
Affairs, ordered the cave closure.
1979
UNESCO classification
Lascaux is listed as a World Heritage Site and receives the
Label UNESCO.
1983
Lascaux II opening
On the 18th of July 1983, Lascaux II opens to the public.
Located on the same hill as the original cave and buried into
the ground, Lascaux II reproduces a quarter of the original
cave (the most decorated areas).
2012
Beginning of the tour
Lascaux, the International Exhibition
This monumental exhibition is the first touring cave replica.
Twelve containers are travelling around the world, carrying
a hight precision copy. This replica benefited from the
“stone veil technology”, a patented technology copying
the mineral and porous aspect of the rock.
2016
International Centre for Cave Art
of Montignac-Lascaux
This museum is unique both in its innovative content and
in the way to communicate it. The visitor’s course alternates
between digital experience and communication with our
mediators.
Discover, rediscover...
Le Parc du Thot
Educative Workshop
and Interpretation
Center
Located a few kilometres from Lascaux hill, Le Thot
combines in one location a museum space, an animal
park and numerous workshops for young and old.
A light show will enable you to rediscover the Nave
in a completely new way.
You can see now extinct species of prehistoric
animals, using augmented reality technology.
A walk in the park will allow you to compare the
animal painted at Lascaux with their live
descendants (aurochs, deer, Tarpan horses,
bisons…).
Workshops
• Time mirror, 3D cinema on climatology,
Prehistoric Quiz.
• Children’s workshops: cave art, making a grease
lamp, archaeological excavations, using a spearthrower, prehistoric ornaments, flint knapping.
Lascaux II
The world’s first
replica
Lascaux II is the exact copy in three dimensions
of Lascaux cave, closed to the public since 1963.
At the time, the point was to hand over to the
people of today, 17 000 years old messages thanks
to a technological achievement and a scientific
approach. The two galleries reproduced are
“The Bulls Hall” and the “Axial Recess” showing
90% of the paintings of the original cave.
Horses, aurochs, bisons, stags, ibexes and bears
will testimony of the magdaleniens knowledge
of their environment.
Deepen
Access the “sanctuary” hill to approach the original
cave from less than 100 metres and experience
an authentic emotion. Take advantage of a detailed
guided tour for a deeper examination of the
interpretation and knowledge of the artworks
of Lascaux.
Semitour
Lascaux, developed and managed by
Semitour manages numerous tourist accommodations
accessible to all as well as prestigious cultural sites
(châteaux, caves…) We accompany you in the planning
of your turnkey stay.
Contact and informations
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