Lascaux Cave tour from Bordeaux

The most famous of the prehistoric painted caves is called Lascaux, discovered in 1940. Some of the ancient art on the walls and ceiling of this cavern in Lascaux has survived – for over 30,000 years!

The drive to Dordogne and Lascaux takes a little over 2 hours, so its good to get an early start. The original Lascaux cave is no longer open to the public, as It was closed in the 1950’s. Instead you get to visit a fantastic replica. I highly recommend it: visiting the New International Center for Parietal Art in Lascaux is brilliant. But that’s not all! There are a handful of caves in the Dordogne Valley where you can still see real, authentic cave art.

The Lascaux Sightseeing Tour also takes you to visit the Grotte de Rouffignac, “the cave of 100 mammoths”. In this enormous cavern you can see original prehistoric art. You’ll board a small electric train which takes you deep down into the earth. Here you’ll see real, authentic drawings and engravings – unlike in Lascaux where you visit a replica. (The original Lascaux cave is no longer open to the public.)

appreciate and respect what English-speaking tourists are looking for in France – and can share this with you! With me as your private driver-guide you can relax, enjoying easy and clear communication. I want you to feel comfortable in France! …I’ll be your personal interpreter and translator when needed.

With over 30 years’ experience driving in France, I provide safe transport and historical commentary with personal anecdotes about life in France as an American expatriate.

My objective is to help you to maximize your time spent here in France – so that you can comfortably enjoy all the beauty and history – that you return home filled with spectacular memories of a marvelous adventure.