Sources

Check current details with official sources.

Opening times, ticketing, cave access, wine visits, and transport can change. Confirm them with the responsible official operator.

How to use these sources

Use these links for details that can change, then use this guide for the slower cultural and route-planning frame.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley

World Heritage context for the Vézère Valley, decorated caves, and prehistoric significance.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Lascaux official site

Lascaux II, Lascaux IV, visitor access, and cave-art interpretation.

Lascaux

Musée national de Préhistoire official site

Les Eyzies and national prehistory museum context.

Ministere de la Culture

Vesunna Gallo-Roman Museum

Gallo-Roman Vesunna, Petrocorii, and Périgueux historical context.

Ville de Périgueux

Château de Beynac official site

Beynac castle, medieval defensive position, and current visitor information.

Château de Beynac

Château de Castelnaud official site

Castelnaud castle, medieval warfare museum, and current visitor information.

Château de Castelnaud

Château des Milandes official site

Château des Milandes, Joséphine Baker, and current visitor information.

Château des Milandes