Dordogne Day Tour : Prehistory and The Art of the Caves from Sarlat

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Bergerac, France

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Overview

Follow a small group scheduled tour that will take you to the most significant sites that are linked with palaeolithic art of the Dordogne. The tour will include the visit of the National Prehistory Museum that houses the largest collection of palaeolithic artefacts in the world. Then discover Lascaux IV cave, a perfect reproduction of Lascaux, in which you will contemplate the paintings that can be seen in the original cave. Finally, admire the original engravings and drawings of Rouffignac cave coined the cave of 100 mammoths as the animal is here the most represented out of all the palaeolithic caves that can be visited.

What's Included

  • Entrance fees to Prehistory Museum, Lascaux IV and Rouffignac Cave
  • Professional guide
  • English speaking qualified driver guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up and drop off at the hotel
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Place Pasteur - Sarlat-la-Canéda, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

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Please meet your guide 10 minutes before departure Departure time : 9am EXCEPT IN JULY : 8.30am

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Grotte de Rouffignac

Discover Rouffignac Cave that possesses original and authentic etchings and drawings
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Musee National de Prehistoire

In 2018, the museum was listed on Time Magazine’s 100 Greatest Places To Visit.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Lascaux IV

Experience Lascaux IV, a complete new replica retracing the discovery of the famous decorated cave.
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1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is cold in the caves (13°C / 56°F), warm clothing is strongly recommended
  • Electric train visit in Rouffignac, comments made in French during time of travel. Guide will introduce cave beforehand and will make commentaries at the bottom of the cave in English
  • Please note that the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2016P31

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