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Lascaux IV – Extérieur Lascaux 2, Montignac-Lascaux-115306📷 Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0

Lascaux IV

Montignac, France

History

A full-size replica of the painted cave, with aurochs, horses and deer drawn some 17,000 years ago.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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.

Featured in these trip guides

Dordogne and Lot: caves and cliff villages – Extérieur Lascaux 2, Montignac-Lascaux-115306© Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Dordogne and Lot: caves and cliff villages

124 km6 stops4 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Le ParadisCampsite
    10 km from Lascaux IV
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping la SalvinieCampsite
    10 km from Lascaux IV
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping La GarenneCampsite
    12 km from Lascaux IV
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Saint Crépin et CarlucetMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Lascaux IV · 25 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping La RoussieCampsite
    17 km from Lascaux IV
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le Moulin du Roch *****Campsite
    17 km from Lascaux IV
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

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)