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The Lascaux Cave at Montignac (24 Dordogne, Aquitaine) is rightly considered the most spectacular example of pre-historic cave painting in the World. Its fame and popularity led to the creation of a facsimile cave (Lascaux II opened in 1983) nearby to avoid further damage to the fragile environment of the original cave and paintings which had remained undisturbed for centuries until discovered in 1940. Two areas have been painstakingly and faithfully reproduced - the Great Hall of the Bulls and the Painted Gallery.
However, even the facsimile Lascaux II is now facing the need to close for 2-3 months each winter for the next few years for essential maintenance - perhaps it was too good a copy!
The key thing to remember is that you do really need to book in advance if you want to visit - numbers are limited and it is probably one of the most popular tourist sights in France.
For more info see www.culture.gouv.fr
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