Campsite located near the Lascaux Cave
Lascaux is the most renowned historical site in the Dordogne region, if not the entire Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It is therefore only natural that visitors look for campsites as close as possible to the caves when they are planning their holidays in the Périgord Noir (Black Perigord).
However, the Dordogne has plenty of other places marked by Man and History. Castles straight out of cloak and dagger novels, superb villages seemingly frozen in time and stone… Not to mention its eponymous river. Its refreshing waters delight swimmers during the high season, and its enchanting landscapes captivate navigators of all kinds.
The Lascaux Caves are located in the commune of Montignac, whilst a good number of must-see sites are located further south, around Sarlat. Rather than choosing a campsite located in Montignac-Lascaux, how about a campsite ideally located not far from the caves and close to the most beautiful sites in the region?
Le Rocher de la Cave: a 3-star campsite located close to the must-see sites of Périgord Noir
From our campsite to the Lascaux Caves
By car
Coming to the campsite by car? The trip from Le Rocher de la Cave campsite to Montignac-Lascaux takes just under 40 minutes. The road winds through the forests and fields of the Dordogne countryside and passes through the town of Sarlat-la-Canéda. After your visit to the Lascaux Caves, it’s worth stopping at this emblematic medieval city of the Périgord Noir.
By bike
To fully enjoy nature whilst preserving it, opt for cycling. From our campsite, going to the Lascaux Caves on two wheels is a real adventure. The journey, approximately 36 km long, takes an average of 2 h 30 (depending on the path you take).
The most interesting route is along the Dordogne Valley Greenway. It connects the town of Carsac-Aillac – where our campsite is located – to the town of Sarlat. The route to Lascaux does not pass directly through the town centre. But if your calves are up to it, take a detour to visit the historic heart of this medieval town.
From Carsac, the greenway winds through forests and fields, away from road traffic. The route to Montignac-Lascaux then continues along a mix of cycle paths and country roads.
For novices who want to spare their calves, a mixed solution exists. Follow the greenway to Sarlat, then take line 336 of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional buses. It will drop you off directly at Lascaux IV.
Other historical sites around the campsite
1. Water Gardens of Carsac
2. Montfort
3. Domme
4. La Roque-Gageac
5. Gardens of Marqueyssac
6. Castelnaud Castle
8. Milandes Cast
9. Gardens of Eyrignac
10. Commarque Castle
11. Village of Bournat
12. La Roque Saint-Christophe
13. Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
At the campsite, relaxation, and activities galore
After your prehistoric adventure, enjoy the amenities of our 3-star campsite: swimming pool, water games for children, sports area, restaurant and… beach ! Le Rocher de la Cave is located on the banks of the Dordogne and provides access to the river. Between historical visits, relax with your feet in the cool water.
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Everything you need to know about the Lascaux Caves before your visit
Source of pride in the Périgord Noir and a historical wonder hidden in the Vézère valley, the Lascaux site attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. For good reason, it is one of the most important ornate caves discovered to date.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this jewel of parietal art houses nearly 1900 painted or engraved representations. Horses, bison, deer, bears, felines and even rhinoceros are depicted on the cave walls with astonishing finesse.
Visit the Lascaux Caves
Lascaux IV offers a variety of tours:
- Guided tours with a digital tablet. The tour typically lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Prestige visit: accompanied by a guide, visitors explore the cave by torchlight. The tour lasts 2 hours.
- Story-telling tours: children embark on an hour-long adventure through the cave, where they encounter a surprise along the way.
The history of Lascaux Caves
The paintings of the Lascaux Caves date back to the Palaeolithic era. They are over 21 000 years old. The discovery’s origins: a group of young people, curious to know what was hiding in the underground of Montignac. They were actively seeking the hidden treasures of the Counts of Périgord. They found a much more precious treasure.
Unveiled in 1940, the cave was opened to the public in 1948. However, victim of its success, the original Lascaux Caves had to be closed in 1963 to save the frescoes of our ancestors.
What are the differences between Lascaux II, III and Lascaux IV?
To ensure that visitors can continue to enjoy the exceptional works of art that come to life on the walls of Lascaux, replicas have been produced:
Lascaux II
Inaugurated in 1983, Lascaux II is the first facsimile of the Lascaux Caves. It’s an exact replica, built underground just a few meters from the original caves. Lascaux II replicates the Hall of the Bulls and the Axial Diverticule, representing approximately 80% of the original cave.
Lascaux III
Lascaux III brings together five reproductions of the cave’s masterpieces. It is a traveling exhibition that travels all over the world.
Lascaux IV
Lascaux IV is the most recent replica of the cave. It also bears the name of the International Centre for Parietal Art, a semi-underground building at the foot of the Lascaux hill. This facsimile represents almost the entirety of the original cave.