Filters
-
Best rates
-
Most Recent
Message sent successfully
Thank you ! We have received your message, and will get back to you as soon as possible.Contact Us
Use this form to send us all information concerning your travel to France, our team will get back to you rapidly and send you a personalized quoteMessage sent successfully
Thank you ! We have received your message, and will get back to you as soon as possible.Professionnals / Contact Us
use this form to send us all information concerning your business to obtain exclusive travel trade rates
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Lascaux IV International Center : A Glimpse into Prehistoric Cave Art
-
shared tours
-
Cultural
-
04 hours
-
Small Groups ( 1~8 )
-
Relaxed
-
English
- Highlights
- Program
- Gallery
- Know before
- Meeting point
- Reviews
- Inc. / Exc.
Select options and Book
Check availability
Highlights
- Guided commentary on prehistoric discoveries
- Learn about Paleolithic life and artistic techniques
- Explore the International Centre for Cave Art
- Discover prehistoric cave paintings over 17,000 years old
- Visit the world-famous Lascaux IV cave replica
Program & Itinerary
Lascaux IV & Vézère Valley: Half-Day Paleolithic Art Tour from Sarlat
Join us on a remarkable journey to discover the mesmerizing world of Paleolithic art. At the designated meeting point, your friendly English-speaking guide will welcome you, holding a sign with the tour name and the Ophorus logo. For easy identification, all our guides also wear nominative badges.
After introductions, your guide provides a comprehensive overview of the day’s program and itinerary. Step aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes minivan and relax as you travel to the world-renowned Lascaux IV International Center of Parietal Art. All vehicles are equipped with an onboard P.A. system so every traveler can hear the guide’s commentary clearly, even from the back of the van.
Embark on an Unforgettable Experience at Lascaux IV
Arrive at the extraordinary Lascaux IV International Center of Parietal Art, a groundbreaking museum that brings the wonders of the original Lascaux cave to life through innovative technology and immersive storytelling. Unlike a traditional cave visit, Lascaux IV offers an experience built around set designs, interactive spaces, and state-of-the-art displays.
Explore a life-size, high-tech replica of the entire Lascaux cave, where more than 600 prehistoric paintings and over 1,000 engravings have been meticulously recreated. Using physical castings and advanced 3D digital scans, a team of artists and specialists have reproduced the original masterpieces with remarkable precision, offering a powerful encounter with Paleolithic art, history, and culture.
Personal Discovery and the Vézère Valley
Following your guided visit, you will have some time for personal exploration within the museum complex and its surroundings. Afterwards, your tour continues along the scenic Vézère Valley, a landscape dotted with prehistoric sites and limestone cliffs.
Enjoy short stops in charming villages such as Les Eyzies and Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, where you can soak up the atmosphere, admire the riverside setting, and appreciate the valley’s long human history that earned it UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
Return to Sarlat
After this enriching journey through Paleolithic art and the Vézère Valley, relax on the drive back to Sarlat. Reflect on the remarkable images, stories, and landscapes you have discovered during this half-day tour.
Don’t miss the opportunity to delve into the world of prehistoric cave art with an expert guide. Reserve your place now for an enlightening and awe-inspiring Lascaux IV experience from Sarlat.
-
Departure from Sarlat
Meet your driver-guide in Sarlat and travel through the scenic countryside of the Dordogne towards Montignac and the Vézère Valley.Meet your driver-guide in Sarlat and travel through the scenic countryside of the Dordogne towards Montignac and the Vézère Valley.Read moreRead less -
Arrival at Lascaux IV
Arrive at Lascaux IV – International Centre for Cave Art, a state-of-the-art museum dedicated to one of the world’s most extraordinary prehistoric discoveries.Arrive at Lascaux IV – International Centre for Cave Art, a state-of-the-art museum dedicated to one of the world’s most extraordinary prehistoric discoveries.Read moreRead less -
Guided Visit of the Cave Replica
Enter the full-scale replica of the Lascaux cave and admire its exceptional prehistoric paintings. Discover striking images of horses, bison, deer, and bulls, created by Cro-Magnon artists more than 17,000 years ago.Enter the full-scale replica of the Lascaux cave and admire its exceptional prehistoric paintings. Discover striking images of horses, bison, deer, and bulls, created by Cro-Magnon artists more than 17,000 years ago.Read moreRead less -
Discover Prehistoric Art & Life
Learn about the artistic techniques, beliefs, and daily life of prehistoric societies. After the cave visit, take time to explore the centre’s interactive exhibitions, multimedia displays, and educational galleries.Learn about the artistic techniques, beliefs, and daily life of prehistoric societies. After the cave visit, take time to explore the centre’s interactive exhibitions, multimedia displays, and educational galleries.Read moreRead less -
Stop in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
Continue to the charming village of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, set along the banks of the Vézère River. Enjoy free time to admire its stone houses, peaceful riverside setting, and traditional Périgord character.Continue to the charming village of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, set along the banks of the Vézère River. Enjoy free time to admire its stone houses, peaceful riverside setting, and traditional Périgord character.Read moreRead less -
Return to Sarlat
After a memorable afternoon of prehistoric art, cultural discovery, and Dordogne village scenery, relax on the return journey to Sarlat.After a memorable afternoon of prehistoric art, cultural discovery, and Dordogne village scenery, relax on the return journey to Sarlat.Read moreRead less
Gallery
Practical Information
Know before you book
- Lascaux IV is a replica of the original cave, which is closed for preservation
- Minimum number of 2 participants (adults) applies.
- Tour is operated in English.
- Hotel pick up not available.
- This tour is not available in August.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time at Place Pasteur Bus stop, Sarlat.
- You must wear good walking shoes for this tour.
- You must bring warm clothes for the visit of the cave.
- Visit includes walking through museum spaces
- Photography inside the cave replica may be restricted
Additional information
- This Lascaux IV half-day tour from Sarlat is ideal for travelers fascinated by prehistoric art, archaeology, and early human history. It is especially suited to families, couples, friends, and solo visitors looking for a meaningful cultural experience in the Dordogne. With a guided visit to the full-scale cave replica and engaging interpretation of its extraordinary paintings, the tour is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the origins of artistic expression while enjoying one of southwestern France’s most remarkable heritage sites.Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle.Â
Voucher info
- Mobile voucher accepted Instant confirmation upon booking Present voucher to the driver-guide at departure
Group information
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Meeting point /
Departure
Return
Reviews
-
davidmD1317YO
28, Jul 2026
Belle découverte de Lascaux IV à défaut de ne pas pouvoir l’original. Très beau site, une excellente qualité de reproduction. Le guide au top, un passionné.... -
Melissa Key
21, Jul 2026
We had a private tour of French villages that had prehistoric features all on our way to Lascaux. Ann was very knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly... -
Monica Doin
18, Jul 2026
Lascaux is an extraordinary place and an unforgettable experience for anyone interested in history, art, and archaeology. The tour was fascinating from... -
Jenny
19, Jun 2026
The Lascaux complex is extraordinary. Whilst it is not the true cave the complex mixes immersive activity within the replica then a wonderful exhibition...
Included / excluded
Included
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Lascaux IV entrance tickets
- Small-group experience (max 8 guests)
Excluded
- Meals and personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide.
You may also like ...
-
Full DayAdd to favoritesSarlat-la-Canéda -
04 hoursAdd to favoritesSarlat-la-CanédaRocamadour Village: Discovering Medieval Splendor
Visit the spectacular cliffside village of Rocamadour on a small-group half-day... -
04 hoursAdd to favoritesSarlat-la-CanédaVillages of the Dordogne Valley : A Picturesque half-day Escape
Discover the most beautiful villages of the Dordogne Valley on a half-day small-group...