Lascaux is of course the cave famous for its pre-historic paintings. These days one cannot see the original, but instead can tour a replica, Lascaux II. And of course pictures of the outside are boring, and one cannot take photos inside, so to see what it's like, take a look at the official web site. Instead, here are some pictures of the surroundings.
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Montignac, in the heights above which was found the Lascaux cave, by four local boys in 1940, looking for their dog. The town is on the River Vézère. |
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The Bellevue restaurant above Lascaux, looking down into the valley below. |
Some sights around the Bellevue, which was delightful in every way: view, food, service, friendliness:
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| Through an archway, a view afar. | A little shepherd's shelter, constructed of limestone blocks and with a roof of lauze, or schist rock slabs. | Benjamin with a canine friend. | One still sees these old-European-style no-seat toilets around. Note the places for one's feet! One could argue these are more sanitary... |
A panoramic view from the restaurant:
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