Please note: The Sorcerer's Cave is closed to visitors for the whole of 2024.
The sorcerer's cave is located high above the village of Saint-Cirq, between le Bugue and les Eyzies de Taillac. The cave nestles in the hollow of a cliff in the Vézère valley. It was decorated by prehistoric Magdalenian man 17,000 years ago.
The Sorcier cave is famous for a famous engraving, Le Sorcier de Saint-Cirq, one of the few anthropomorphic figures (representation of a man) in prehistoric times. Its walls also feature animal engravings, mainly of horses, but also of bison and ibex.
In the Middle Ages, men dug out the cliff and built their dwellings there.
The exterior of this charming place alone is worth the detour. Guided tours only, in small groups (12 pers max).
You'll have free access to the small museum that completes the visit, as well as to the cluzeaux (rock shelters) on the cliff.
The Sorcerer's Cave is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Sorcerer's Cave was last modified: May 26th, 2024 by sorcerer's cave
