Pech Merle cave

During your visit of the Pech Merle cave (1200 meters) you will not only discover nice concretions, but also interesting parietal art (20.000-15.000 before JC).

The Lot

The Lot deparment is situated in the Midi-Pyrénées in South-East France.

The limestone plateaus (Causses) are cut through by large river gorges such as the Lot, the Dordogne or the Célé. The Causses contain many caves, some of which with parietal art, like the Pech Merle cave.
The parietal paintings, Celtic sepulchral monuments, medieval towns, monastries and castles are all evidences of a long human presence in the Lot.

Nowadays you can enjoy the beautiful nature, peace and space, visit the typical markets and fleemarkets, and taste the local products.