Abri de Cap Blanc visitor information
Abri de Cap Blanc is a National Monument of France.
A remarkable Prehistoric sculpted frieze. This Prehistoric cave from the Magdalenian era lies just a few kilometres east of Les Eyzies on the right bank of the Beune river. It was classified as a listed site in 1926 in recognition of its unique sculptures. The frieze covers all but two metres of the 15-metre deep cave and features horses, bison and deer, some of which overlap. Originally, the sculptures were probably coloured since traces of ochre pigment were found during earlier archaeological digs. The remarkable depth and vibrancy of these sculptures carved with flint tools make the Cap Blanc cave one of the greatest masterpieces of Prehistoric art from the Upper Palaeolithic period. A museographical area around the friezes gives an overview of Cap Blanc life and art. Cave of the Vézère valley designated world heritage site by UNESCO. A remarkable Prehistoric sculpted frieze.
Address & Contact
Hall d’accueil de Font-de-Gaume 4, avenue des Grottes 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac
tél. : (33) (0)5 53 06 86 00 tél. : (33) (0)5 53 59 60 30 fax : (33) (0)5 53 35 26 18 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Prices
Adult: 7€ Concessions: 4,50€
Opening times
Low season: to visit the cave, contact the reception centre at the Font-de-Gaume cave in Les Eyzies. High season April 1 to October 31: reception on the site > All the year with prior reservation
Other dates closed
January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25
More Information
- See Les Eyzies for more local information
- See Places to visit near Abri de Cap Blanc for other places to visit nearby
- See Abri de Cap Blanc on the National Monuments website.
The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.
Suggested places to visit near Abri de Cap Blanc, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Font-de-Gaume 5km
More suggestions: Les Eyzies 6km; Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere 7km; Abri of Laugerie-Haute 7km; Saint-Cyprien 9km; Plazac 11km; Sarlat 11km; Chateau de Beynac 12km; Beynac 12km; Lascaux caves 13km; Le Bugue 14km; Chateau des Milandes 14km; Montignac 14km; Chateau de Castelnaud 15km; La Roque-Gageac 15km; Chateau de Montfort 16km; Limeuil 18km;
See these places and more on a map at places near Abri de Cap Blanc
Abri de Cap Blanc tourism: sights and attractions nearby
Grotte du Grand Roc - site of natural beauty (6km) : Eglise de Saint Léonce (Saint-Leon-sur-Vezere) - religious monument (7km) : Jardins du château de Losse - remarkable garden (10km) : Cathédrale Saint-Sardos (Sarlat) - religious monument (11km) : Jardins de Marqueyssac - remarkable garden (14km) : Eglise de saint-Pierre (Audrix) - religious monument (14km) : Jardin de Conty - remarkable garden (16km) : Jardin de Planbuisson - remarkable garden (18km) :
Hotels: book now, pay at the hotel, 'best price promise':
Family fun: 
Holiday rentals: