Are you ready for an adventure full of prehistoric mysteries and works of art as old as time?
Come on, follow us, we're off to discover the Pech Merle cave,this jewel hidden in the bowels of the causse above Cabrerets,. And believe us, it's not "just another cave": it's a real leap back in time, a natural museum, a gallery of cave art.
In order to get there, all you have to do is walk 30 minutes from your bed and breakfast in Cabrerets (or take the car, for a 5-minute journey).
at Pech Merle, travel 29,000 years back in time
Just imagine spotted horsesand mammothsand bisonand aurochsand even human hands represented on the walls. The work of our ancestors, over 29,000 years ago!
And the craziest thing? These representations are authentic: they are not copies. You are literally following in the footsteps of those who created them.
A cave sculpted by Mother Nature
But Pech Merle is more than just cave art. It's also a geological wonder. From stalactitesand stalagmitesand columnsand draperies...
And then there are those famous spinning tops and cave pearls. These rare natural formations are sure to impress.
The Amédée Lemozi Museum: a cultural bonus
Right next to the cave, you'll find the Quercy Prehistory Museumalso known as Amédée Lemozi museum. Here, 350,000 years of human history await you, from the Neanderthals to the Gauls. You can see :
- From prehistoric artefacts found in Quercy.
- An exhibition and documentary film on thecave art.
And the icing on the cake: admission to the museum is free.
Practical information
- The cave is generally open from April to early November (see website).
- La reservation is compulsory for the visit to the cave: please note that the number of places is limited in order to preserve the cave.
- La indoor temperature is 12°C all year round, so don't forget to pack a jumper!
- The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Don't forget to book your visit on pechmerle.com
