Cave of Font-de-Gaume

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5 expert reviews

“The Font-de-Gaume cave is 120m long and is the last remaining prehistoric site with polychrome figures (over 200) still open to the public.”

– Michelin Guide

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"This extraordinary cave contains the only original polychrome (as opposed to single colour) paintings still open to the public." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Want an up-close look at Cro-Magnon cave drawings? Those at les Combarelles are considered among the best in the world." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The cave's masterpiece is a grouping of five large superimposed bison in vivid color that was uncovered in 1966 during a routine cleaning. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is the last cave with multicolored prehistoric paintings that is still open to the public." Full review
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Only 80 visitors are allowed per day, so be sure to reserve a month or two ahead of time.