Grottes de Saulges (Margot & Mayenne-Sciences)

France · Europe

Of Interest

The northernmost major Paleolithic cave art site known in France

Age

~23,000 yrs

Period

Solutrean

Setting

Cave

Art form

Paintings

Discovered

1967

Status

Open (Grotte Margot Guided Tours)

⧗ See it on the timeline

The northernmost decorated caves in France, in the Erve valley at Saulges in the Mayenne. The research cave Mayenne-Sciences holds Solutrean-era paintings and engravings, while neighbouring Grotte Margot — toured daily with the valley's Prehistory Museum — carries engraved horses, birds and rare figures deep in its corridors.

Gallery

Notable Features

◦ Grotte Margot guided tours
◦ Northernmost cave art in France
◦ Erve valley Prehistory Museum

Depicted Subjects

HorsesMammothsAurochs

Plan a Visit

AccessThis cave can be visited.

BookingAdvance booking required — places are limited

Sources & Further Reading

◈ Official site ≡ Wikipedia ➤ Directions

Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.