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Pech Merle Cave, France

From series “Famous Stables of Ancient People”
Lenght: 1,5 km.

In France you can find one more cave - Pech Merle Cave. Thousand years ago, it was also home for our ancestors. There, on the cave walls, were found the strange pictures of spotty horses. At first, the researchers thought that these animals were made by the primitive people up. Later, near the cave were found the animals’ carcasses and their DNA showed that these horses were real and lived about 25 000 years ago. People used this cave for about 20 000 years. There were also found drawings of mammoths and bisons, that were painted about 5 000 years ago.

Pech Merle Cave, France Pech Merle Cave is quite large, its length is about 1,5 km. At least seven its chambers were inhabited for several thousand years. There were found not only the rock paintings but also children’s footprints. This cave is open for visiting. There are several inhabited caves that are available for tourists in the whole world. It was opened in 1926 but for a number of years the access was strongly restricted.

Number of visitors is also under a strict control. That was made according to the control of the wetness. A great amount of the carbonic oxide can destroy the wall paintings. Near the Pech Merle Cave were also found several caves with traces of the ancient people but they are closed to people. The wall painting in the Pech Merle Cave were saved thanks to the number of natural disasters. During the global warming this area experienced several violent landslides, as a result the entrance to the cave was solidly blocked. Next - Cave Tadrart-Akakus


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Pech Merle Cave - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Credit Agricole' located in 15 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'UCAR Lamagdelaine' is located in 13 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Garage Denis Charazac / Renault' in 6.1 km
Supermarket: 'Françoise Bonhomme' in 0.77 km
Parking: 'Motorhome Aire' in 5 km
Apotheek: 'Cabinet de Transaction de Pharmacies - Pharmathèque' in 4.2 km
Police station: 'Commissariat de Police' in 17 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'la terrasse du Pech Merle' in 0.04 km
Railway station: 'Gare de Cahors' in 17 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Lalbenque Airport ZAO - in 21 km
 »  Marcillac Airport RDZ - in 67 km
 »  Brive - La Roche Airport BVE - in 72 km
 »  Le Sequestre Airport LBI - in 75 km
 »  Roumaniere Airport EGC - in 95 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Pech Merle Cave

Les Falaises

Located in 2 km from Pech Merle Cave
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Rooms: 45
In the heart of the Lot valley and the Causses nature reserve. This is the perfect area for outdoor activities. The hotel is situated just opposite … More: photo, rates and booking
Résidence le Saint Cirq

Located in 4 km from Pech Merle Cave
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Rooms: 4
With local antique furniture and a refined décor, the air-conditioned apartments at Résidence Le Saint Cirq include a private terrace and a living … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Home Maison Menard Lentillac du Causse

Located in 5 km from Pech Merle Cave
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Rooms: 1
The accommodation will provide you with a tv, DVD player a terrace and a dvd player and a wood burning stove .There is a full a kitchen with a … More: photo, rates and booking
Chez Mireille et Serge

Located in 6 km from Pech Merle Cave
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Rooms: 4
The accommodation features views of the courtyard or fields, a kitchenette and seating area. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. The en suite bathroom is … More: photo, rates and booking

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