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Grotte du Pech-Merle, Cabrerets

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At Grotte du Pech-Merle, one of the few of Upper Paleolithic caves in France still open to the public, view children's footprints preserved in what was once clay, over 0.8 km (0.5 mi) underground. Amidst the stalagmites, stalactites, and other natural formations, view iconic cave paintings of spotted horses and woolly mammoths. Red handprints reach out to you from prehistoric times. Plexiglas protects the paintings and prints, but you can still come within inches of these remnants of the Gravettian culture, which was in existence around 25,000 BCE. English tours must be booked in advance, and slots fill up quickly. The drive to get here is long, on steep, one-lane country roads. Take a look at our Cabrerets trip itinerary planning tool to schedule your visit to Grotte du Pech-Merle and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.

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• By soleil82

  Une visite limitée dans le temps afin de protéger les peintures et l'aspect géologique de cette tres belle grotte ornée située dans un coin magnifique du lot. Je recommande vivement tant le temps est ...  more »

  A time-limited visit to protect the paintings and the geological aspect of this beautiful ornate cave located in a beautiful corner of the lot. I highly recommend as long as time is running out to admire this parietal art
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• By Emi M

  Visite adaptee aux enfants, mes filles de 7 et 9 ans ont adoré et bien compris et suivi les explications. Guide sympa et ayant de vrai connaissance du sujet  more »

  Visit adapted to children, my daughters of 7 and 9 years loved and understood well and followed the explanations. A friendly guide with real knowledge of the subject
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• By Grant Robinson

  Brilliant show cave, the wall art is stunning!! Some incredible formations the cave pearls were a particular highlight!!!

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• By Brian Thom

  One of the most spectacular places in the world. Breathtaking paleolithic art, dramatic authentic cave landscapes, knowledgeable tour guides. I loved the fact that we were not crammed in to this world-class site with hundreds of other visitors, but just a small cohort of pre-registered visitors. This place changes your perspective on what it means to be human!

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