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Grottes de Villars

The Grottes de Villars contain galleries of stalactites and yellow and ochre calcite accumulations, including 17000 year old prehistoric paintings dating from the same period as those at Lascaux.


Grottes de Villars mini guide

Guide point Details
Department: South West France > Aquitaine > Dordogne >
Facilities general:

Cafe/bar  and shop selling snacks and gifts.

Picnic area

Ample parking

Facilities for the disabled:

Not suitable for disabled visitors, as there is a steep pathway to the entrance to the Grottes.  

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The caves were first discovered in 1953 and they were opened to the public in 1959. They are on several levels and cover more than 13km in total.

There are regular guided tours in the Summer, some with English speaking guides. These include an audio-visual show giving background information.

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Closest Town or Village

Villars (Dordogne) (1.9 miles)

Closest Airport

Angouleme Airport (33.8 miles)

 

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