Caves of the Midi Pyrenees , France
Please find following a list of the caves that can be visited in the Mid Pyrenees region of France
Grotte de Lascaux
Since the Lascaux Cave is closed to the public, a replica has been created at Montignac, 200 metres from the original cave, where two of the galleries have been reproduced: the Great Hall of the Bulls and the Painted Gallery. Guided visit of approximately 40 minutes. In season : open daily Out of season : open daily except Monday. Annual closing : January - Beginning of February. Information : Semitour Périgord - Tel : +33 5 53 35 50 10 - fax : +33 5 53 06 30 94 http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/fr/
Grotte de Niaux
Grotte de Niaux - 09 400 Niaux - Tél. 05.61.05.10.10 or 05.61.05.88.37 The Caves are open every day of the year except 25th Dec, 1st Jan, Mondays in November to March and all national holidays
La Grotte de la Vache
http://www.grotte-de-la-vache.org/
Also worth tracking down:
- Grotte de Bédeilhac
- Rivière souterraine de Labouiche
- Grotte du Mas-d'Azil
- Grotte de Moulis
- Grottes Prehistorique de Gargas
- Grotte de Médous
- Grotte de Betharam
- Grotte d'Isturiz
- Grotte d'Oxocelhaya
- Le Parc de l'Art Préhistorique
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