{"id":5156,"date":"2024-10-03T10:19:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T08:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxe-vakantiehuis-dordogne-wordpress.clweb.nl\/onze-tips\/lascaux-the-gateway-to-prehistory\/"},"modified":"2024-10-15T12:08:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T10:08:40","slug":"lascaux-the-gateway-to-prehistory","status":"publish","type":"onze-tips","link":"https:\/\/luxevakantiehuis-dordogne.com\/en\/our-tips\/lascaux-the-gateway-to-prehistory\/","title":{"rendered":"Lascaux: the gateway to prehistory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The caves of <strong>Lascaux<\/strong>, the Dordogne&#8217;s most visited attraction, are among the most important <strong>archaeological sites<\/strong> in France. With more than 600 prehistoric paintings and engravings, they offer a fascinating insight into the lives of our distant ancestors. The caves were discovered by chance in 1940 by teenagers and are today known as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Lascaux IV: A Perfect Replica of the Original Masterpiece<\/strong><br\/>In 2016, <strong>Lascaux IV<\/strong> was opened, a high-tech replica of the original cave. Here, visitors can admire the famous <strong>prehistoric art<\/strong> without damaging the fragile original. Thanks to advanced 3D scanning, the entire cave was recreated 1-to-1. From meticulously cutting out Styrofoam to casting in durable materials and meticulously repainting the paintings and colour changes in the rock, the project required three years of work by 30 specialised restoration painters.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Besides the visual aspect, the replica feels authentic due to its accurate mimicry of the temperature, smell and humidity of the original cave.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>A Complete Visitor Centre in the V\u00e9z\u00e8re Valley<\/strong><br\/><strong>Lascaux IV<\/strong> is located in the beautiful <strong>V\u00e9z\u00e8re Valley<\/strong>, a region known for its prehistoric finds. The modern visitor centre offers an immersive experience, with films, sound effects and an outdoor trail that brings to life the daily life of cavemen. <\/p>\n\n<p>A visit to <strong>Lascaux<\/strong> is not only an educational experience, but also an enchanting journey through time. Perfect for both art lovers and adventurers who want to relive prehistory. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Plan your visit to Lascaux IV<\/strong> and discover one of France&#8217;s most iconic cultural treasures in the heart of the <strong>Dordogne<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lascaux.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4540,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Lascaux IV: Discover Prehistory in Dordogne","_seopress_titles_desc":"Visit Lascaux IV and admire perfect replicas of the famous prehistoric cave paintings. A unique experience in the V\u00e9z\u00e8re Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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