Niaux Cave
France · Europe
The Salon Noir is among the great sacred spaces of the ancient world
Age
~13,000 yrs
Period
Magdalenian
Setting
Cave
Art form
Paintings
Discovered
1906
Status
Open (Guided Tours)
Located in the Pyrenean foothills, Niaux's 'Salon Noir' is a vast underground chamber decorated with strikingly detailed black outline drawings. The cave stretches over 12 km, though only a section is accessible to guided groups.
Gallery
Notable Features
- ◦ Salon Noir
- ◦ Detailed Bison Outlines
- ◦ Geometric Signs
Depicted Subjects
BisonHorsesIbexDeer
Plan a Visit
AccessThis cave can be visited.
BookingAdvance booking required — places are limited
Sources & Further Reading
Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
Photographs via Wikimedia Commons — image credits. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.