Grotte de Font-de-Gaume

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Open. Closes at 17:30 p.m.

Located in Les Eyzies, in the heart of Périgord Noir, the Grotte de Font-de-Gaume is one of the most beautiful Paleolithic sanctuaries in the world. Famous for its polychrome paintings, but also its engravings, it brings together animal figures and numerous “signs” dated around 14 years ago. It is one of the last caves decorated with polychrome paintings open to the public. The cave has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 000. Bookstore on site. Online reservation only.

We speak: French, English

Rankings; Labels

UNESCO World Heritage
Listed historical sites and monuments

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 45 min.

Minimum group size: 20 person(s)

Language(s) of the visit

French, English

Opening

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Opening hours from May 15 to September 15, 2024
Monday	Open from 09:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Tuesday	Open from 09:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Wednesday	Open from 09:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Thursday	Open from 09:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Friday	Open from 09:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 09:30 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.

Opening hours from September 16 to December 31, 2024
Monday	Open from 09 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
Tuesday	Open from 09 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
Wednesday	Open from 09 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
Thursday	Open from 09 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
Friday	Open from 09 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 09 a.m. to 30 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 30 p.m.