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- Les Eyzies
Les Eyzies
In 1868 prehistoric skeletons were discovered in the Vézère
valley, and the area was found to be one of the richest in the
world in terms of ancient sites and deposits. The small market town
of Les Eyzies suddenly became the base for exploring this
treasure-trove of antiquities, including the many prehistoric
painted caves, the most famous and beautiful being at Lascaux,
discovered in 1940 by boys looking for their dog. The paintings
were made about 30,000 years ago and depict wild boar, deer and
majestic bulls. Unfortunately visitors cannot view the actual
paintings because the caves have been closed to the general public
to prevent deterioration, but a replica gives you a clear picture
of the remarkable works. The town has some excellent museums in
which prehistoric art and artefacts are on display.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).