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Les Eyzies
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Les Eyzies
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This commune, where Cro-Magnon was discovered, is home to numerous caves—some richly decorated (Font de Gaume, Combarelles) and others UNESCO-listed—as well as the National Prehistory Museum, making it a global hub for this era. Also worth seeing is the stunning Château de Commarque.
Overview of Les Eyzies
This commune (officially called Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil), where Cro-Magnon was discovered, is home to numerous caves—some richly decorated (Font de Gaume, Combarelles)—including several UNESCO-listed sites, as well as the National Prehistory Museum, making it a global hub for this era. Also worth seeing is the stunning Commarque Castle.
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- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Population: 1,091 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 37.44 km².
- Altitude: from 55 to 245 m.
- Website: https://www.leseyzies.fr
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