2026 is a very special year: Lascaux IV celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Since its opening in 2016 in Montignac-Lascaux, this iconic place invites young and old to experience a true journey into the heart of prehistory.
By fully reproducing the cave of Lascaux, the site has become a must in the Dordogne, a place of emotion, sharing and discoveries.
To breathe this first decade, Lascaux IV unveils a rhythmic program of animations, new visits and strong moments to live in family or with your loved ones… and you are invited!
February - Immersive show: Une seule Humanité
A creation that pays tribute to human creativity and our ability to cooperate since the dawn of time.
February - Gourmet visit
Through a thematic guided tour, visitors are invited to explore the diet and lifestyle of our prehistoric ancestors.
March - Multi-artist exhibition on Lascaux
Collective exhibition around Lascaux bringing together various artists around varied disciplines
April - Visit-survey: The secrets of the sagaie tip
A new visitor experience that leads the public into an investigation around a disturbing disappearance.
May - New visit "Lascaux, chronicle of a discovery during the war"
A captivating journey retracing the archaeological history of Lascaux in the context of the 20th century.
June - Narrated visit: “Music in Prehistory”
Thought for children: musical discovery and making an instrument inspired by the Paleolithic.
September - Twin visits Lascaux II & Lascaux IV
An exceptional moment to relive the discovery of the cave and understand the history of the two sites.
September - European Heritage Days
Visits and activities around the fac-similars as part of the JEP on the national theme “Heritage in danger”.
November - Photo exhibition: behind the scenes of the construction site
Exhibition on the construction of the building Lascaux IV retracing the architectural history and behind the scenes of the construction.
December - Projection of the thread over the 10 years
Through a series of testimonies and portraits, this film traces the human, cultural and scientific adventure of Lascaux IV during his ten years.
December - Parietal Art & Gastronomy Evening
An exceptional evening combining a privileged visit to the cave followed by a six-handed dinner signed by three star chefs.
Review of the construction of Lascaux IV
It is difficult to imagine today the magnitude of the challenge represented by the creation of an integral facsimile of the cave of Lascaux… And yet, in just 2 years of construction, architects, artists and experts have brought to life a building inspired by the landscapes of the Vézère valley.
Lascaux IV is the culmination of an immense collective work: a large-scale project, a bold architectural project, and months of work within the Atelier des Fac-similés du Périgord. Each wall, each relief, each shade of pigment has been reproduced with such striking realism that one feels like entering the original cave.
Lascaux IV : 10 key elements
The first visits, the amazed looks, the exceptional evenings, the behind-the-scenes of the construction site… For 10 years, Lascaux IV has been living to the rhythm of your discoveries and your smiles. Here are 10 points that make the strength of this unique place in Dordogne.
- • 2 years of major work
• A modern and singular architecture
• 8,000 m2 of wonder in the heart of the Dordogne
• More than a hundred events organized on site
• Visits adapted to everyone, from the little ones to enthusiasts
• Several labels for accessibility and ecological commitment
• 400,000 visitors welcomed each year
• Immersive scenographic and museographic devices
• A global reputation and a reference for parietal art
• A passionate team that brings Lascaux IV to life every day
