The main entrance to Lascaux IV is through the glass facade of the new visitors’ centre, into the hillside.
The main entrance to Lascaux IV is through the glass facade of the new visitors’ centre, into the hillside.
Aerial photo of the caves. Lascaux IV is the new visitors’ centre and cave replica, Lascaux I is the original cave, and Lascaux II the first replica from 1983. Lascaux III is a travelling exhibition.
Gallery of Imagination, where you can curate your own collection of artistic interpretations of cave art and examples from all over the world.
The green roof is part of the landscape, and give a wide view of Montignac and the surrounding hills.
Landscape plan. 1 Natural grasslands 2 Agricultural land 3 Flowery meadow 4 Lawn 5 Retention basin 6 Bus parking 7 Toilet pavilion 8 Existing trees 9 Mirror pond 10 Delivery zone 11 Panoramic terrace 12 Shrubs 13 Viewpoint 14 Car park 15 Perennials and ornamental grasses
Section A-A. 1. L’Atelier de Lascaux, 2. The cave garden, 3. Cave replica, 4. Technical space, 5. Path to cave replica.
Ground floor plan. 1 The shelter 2 Path to the cave replica 3 Cave replica 4 The atelier of Lascaux 5 The theatre of parietal art 6 Film theatre 7 Gallery of imagination 8 Temporary exhibition 9 VR zone 10 Orientation space 11 The cave garden 12 Vertical zone 13 Lobby 14 Ticket counter 15 Shop 16 Brasserie 17 Delivery zone 18 Main entrance