![]() Upon entering Lascaux II, using a torch, the guide revealed the magic of the parietal art by illuminating the wall paintings. We learned that it was young boys who discovered this prehistoric masterpiece, right here, just under our feet in 1940. With only one group at a time, the atmosphere is both intimate and respectful. ![]() ![]() The site is quiet and tranquil, and we had time to admire everything around us, with explanations that are clear and suitable for all visitors. Seeing the paintings for the first time was breathtaking. the reconstruction is superb and has withstood the test of time. Only a few metres from the original cave, on the hill, among the trees. Thanks to Lascaux 4, the International Centre For Parietal Art, the exceptional works of the original Lascaux cave discovered in 1940 by four kids, can continue to amaze visitors from around the world.Our first stop was a visit to Lascaux II – we had no idea what to expect. There is also the so-called international exhibition Lascaux 3, which is mobile and interactive, and has been travelling the world since 2012. Lascaux 4 thus complements the site of Lascaux 2, the first reproduction opened in 1983, which will remain accessible for educational visits. This innovation takes the form of:Interactive features that allow visitors to immerse themselves in virtual reality and augmented reality experiences.Each visitor is provided with a multifunctional digital "companion", allowing a connected visit: it adapts to the profile of the visitor (age, language, disabilities if appropriate) and allows the visitor to interact with the scenographic devices (via BLE technologies and Wifi).A global digital strategy through the implementation of a continuous medium that provide an interface for bookings, the content presented on the "companion" tablet during the visit, and customisable content offered online after the visit. Technological innovation is at the heart of the visitor experience proposed by Lascaux 4. Initiated by the Department of the Dordogne, the project has brought together Europe, the government and the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine around several objectives: transforming the hill of Lascaux to improve its conservation sharing its rich heritage with many people promoting the dissemination of knowledge increasing quality cultural tourism to contribute to the economic development of the Dordogne. Sharing the riches of Lascaux through innovative technologies At the exit of the cave experience, various digital and interactive areas allow visitors to expand their knowledge about the art and civilization of Cro-Magnon man: the Lascaux workshop to study the main panels, the parietal art theatre to discover the works of prehistorians, the cinema for a 3D trip through Lascaux and other parietal art sites in the world, or even the Imagination Gallery to explore the links between parietal art and modern art. The relief and paintings have been reproduced identically by painter-sculptors, resin workers and moulders from the Périgord reproduction workshop using a stone veil technique. The interior of the reproduction is wet and dark, just like an authentic cave. The work of the Périgord reproduction workshop Its goal is to highlight and explain a site. Unlike a museum, Lascaux 4 is an interpretation centre. The roof has a soft broken line echoing the movement of the hill, thus embodying the notion of a geological fault. With a building area of 8.084 m2, it extends to the foot of the hill on the 6.5 hectare site. Made of concrete and glass, it combines aspects of monoliths and transparency. ![]() Semi-buried, the building housing the International Centre of Parietal Art blends into the landscape. ![]()
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