France is not only associated with picturesque towns and romantic coastlines, but also with a mysterious world of caves and cave paintings. The French inland offers a number of breathtaking caves.
Lascaux replicas II and IV: travelling back in time to prehistoric masterpieces
The Lascaux Cave is famous for its prehistoric cave paintings, which tell the story of human history in an impressive way. As the actual cave is only accessible to a limited number of people for conservation reasons, the Lascaux II and Lascaux IV replicas were created. These offer visitors the unique opportunity to experience the magnificent paintings in a realistic environment.
Lascaux II: Lascaux II is an exact replica of a section of the original cave and allows visitors to admire the prehistoric artworks in their original arrangement. The masterfully reconstructed paintings created by our ancestors more than 18,000 years ago provide a fascinating insight into the life of the people of that time.
Lascaux IV: Another impressive reconstruction is Lascaux IV, which is regarded as an art project of international standing. In order to immerse visitors even deeper into history, not only has the cave been recreated, but state-of-the-art technologies such as virtual reality have also been used. Lascaux IV is a unique experience that combines authenticity with innovation.
Grottes des Combarelles - synergy between nature and art
The Grottes des Combarelles are known for their impressive engravings on the cave walls. Visitors can admire the detailed depictions of animals and humans that our ancestors created tens of thousands of years ago. The skilfulness and creativity of these engravings are evidence of humans’ deep connection with nature and their artistic expressions.
Important: Unfortunately, photography is not permitted in any of the caves with original prehistoric wall paintings – just one more reason to take a look at the breathtaking artworks for yourself and start philosophising.
Grottes de Cougnac - Spectacular stalactites and stalagmites formations
Another highlight for cave lovers are the Grottes de Cougnac in the heart of the French inland. The caves not only impress with their stalactites and stalagmites, but also with prehistoric artworks that are up to 25,000 years old. The carefully illuminated cave paintings take visitors on a journey into the past, to a time when caves served as a canvas for artistic expression.
Grotte de Font-de-Gaume - Original paintings
Time has stood still here – the artworks are so well preserved that visitors can connect with the people who created them over thousands of years ago. The authentic atmosphere and the proximity to the works of art make the visit an intense experience.
Through its fascinating caves, France reveals a world full of history and art. From the faithful replica of the Lascaux cave to the authentic works of art in the Combarelles and Font-de-Gaume caves, each of these caves offers a unique experience. A journey into the depths of the French inland is not only a journey through time, but also a journey to the origins of human creativity.
