Font-de-Gaume, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
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Facts and practical information
Font-de-Gaume is a cave near Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in the Dordogne départment of south-west France. The cave contains prehistoric polychrome cave paintings and engravings dating to the Magdalenian period. Discovered in 1901, more than 200 images have been identified in Font-de-Gaume. Along with other nearby prehistoric archeological sites, Font-de-Gaume was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 as the Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley. ()
Day trips
Font-de-Gaume – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cro-Magnon rock shelter, Les Combarelles, Abri Pataud, Château de Tayac.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Font-de-Gaume open?
Font-de-Gaume is open:
- Monday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 5:30 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 5:30 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 5:30 pm
- Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 5:30 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Which popular attractions are close to Font-de-Gaume?
Nearby attractions include Château de Tayac, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil (19 min walk), Abri Pataud, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil (21 min walk), Les Combarelles, Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil (23 min walk).