Lascaux IV
Montignac, France
A full-size replica of the painted cave, with aurochs, horses and deer drawn some 17,000 years ago.
Lascaux IV in Montignac is a full-scale replica of the Lascaux cave, whose paintings are usually dated to between 17,000 and 22,000 years ago, although the dating is debated. Eighteen-year-old Marcel Ravidat discovered the cave on 12 September 1940. It contains almost 6,000 figures, including over 600 wall paintings; horses are the most common (364), followed by stags (90). In 1963 the original was closed because the carbon dioxide, heat and humidity brought in by visitors were damaging the paintings.
Lascaux IV opened in December 2016, about 400 m from the original. Lasers and 3D printing were used to reproduce the contours of the walls, the engravings and nearly 600 paintings. A one-hour guided tour of the replica is followed by a self-guided visit with a tablet, a film and an exhibition. Booking in advance is recommended; some tickets are sold only on site, in which case arrive early (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Montignac, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.0550, 1.1690
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Lascaux IV?
Lascaux IV is in Montignac, France, at GPS 45.0550, 1.1690. It is about 18 km from Les Eyzies.
Can you camp near Lascaux IV?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire communale de camping-car de Montignac-Lascaux, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 111 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lascaux IV?
Lascaux IV is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dordogne and Lot: caves and cliff villages.
What is there to see near Lascaux IV?
Places worth a stop nearby: La Roque Saint-Christophe (13 km), National Museum of Prehistory (18 km), Sarlat-la-Canéda Old Town (19 km) and Château de Beynac (24 km).
When is the best time to visit Lascaux IV?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)