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LascauxvsGrotte de Rouffignac
Both are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, La Grotte de Lascaux ranks slightly better than Grotte de Rouffignac. La Grotte de Lascaux is ranked #8 in Dordogne with positive reviews from 3 reviews like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Lascaux
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Avenue de Lascaux, 24290, Montignac, France
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The Telegraph "It is an extraordinary tale. Teenage boys stumbled upon this monumental work of prehistoric rock art...buried in the Vézère Valley, while out with their dog in 1940. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"France’s most famous prehistoric cave paintings are at Grotte de Lascaux, 2km southeast of Montignac." Full review
Fodor's "Just south of Montignac, the famous Grotte de Lascaux contain hundreds of prehistoric wall paintings between 15,000 and 20,000 years old." Full review
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To be sure of admittance, arrive early, as tickets can sell out by midday.
Grotte de Rouffignac Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
24580 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de-Reilhac, France
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Hidden in pretty woodland 15km north of Les Eyzies, this enormous tri-level cave is one of the most complex and rewarding to see in the Dordogne." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"An electric train permits visitors to discover Rouffignac's 8km of galleries, most notably the "Cave of 100 Mammoths", decorated with a remarkable collection of black line drawings." Full review
