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Caves and grottes of Les Eyzies de Tayac
As well as many prehistoric caves around Les Eyziers there is the Musée de Prehistoire (see museums). Some of the caves in this area are listed below:
- Grotte de Font de Gaume
This cave, just over 1km east of Les Eyzies on the D47 has a superb collection of prehistoric paintings. To protect the paintings visitor numbers are limited and in peak season it is best to make a reservation before visiting these caves.
- Abri du Cap Blanc
9km east of Les Eyzies this natural rock shelter (as opposed to a cave) contains frieze of horses and bison. Considered to be the best example of sculpture of the Middle Magdalenian period in France!
- Grotte de Combarelles
This cave, 3km north-east of Les Eyzies contains engravings of animals and some human figures .
- Grotte de Bara Bahau
Cave system 2km north of Le Bugue, with lots of animal pictures carved into the walls
- Grotte du Grand Roc
A few kilometres north-west of Les Eyzies the Grotte du Grand Roc caves contain amazing stalactites and stalagmites as well as prehistoric paintings.
