Everything French Travel Magazine November 2013 | Page 59

Caves and Grottes of the
Dordogne

The pre-historic caves and
grottes of the Dordogne play a
significant role in the history of
both the area and Cro-Magnon
man - the first early modern
humans who lived 20,000 to
40,000 years ago. The first
sample of Cro-Magnon man was
discovered in the town of Les
Eyzies – de - Taynac (or just
Les Eyzies) in the heart of the
Dordogne. There are hundreds
of caves and grottes across the
Dordogne region, here we have
listed the most important ones
and have given the caves of Les
Eyzies their own section as
there are so many in this area.
While visiting the pre-historic
caves and grottes in Les Eyzies
make sure you take time to visit
the
National
Pre-History
Museum - it is a fascinating
glimpse in to man's past.
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