ancient ruins
Lascaux Caves
Home to the world's most spectacular prehistoric cave paintings, dating back over 17,000 years, now viewable in an exacting replica.
43 km · about 50 min drive
New Aquitaine, France · Europe
Chancelade sits on the route: 10 minutes from Périgueux, 43km from Lascaux Caves.
Chancelade is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 4,144, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Chancelade sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chancelade to your route.
Chancelade (French pronunciation: [ʃɑ̃slad]; Occitan: Chancelada) is a commune in the Dordogne department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. The village is the site of Chancelade Abbey.
The so-called "Chancelade man" was found in the nearby Raymonden rock shelter in 1888,
the skeleton of an approximatelyRead more
60-year-old male who was buried there in the Magdalenian, roughly 15,000 years ago.
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Chancelade is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.2055 latitude, 0.6655 longitude.
Chancelade has a population of approximately 4,144 people, making it a town in France.
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ancient ruins
Home to the world's most spectacular prehistoric cave paintings, dating back over 17,000 years, now viewable in an exacting replica.
43 km · about 50 min drive
castle
A formidable 12th-century fortress perched on a sheer cliff overlooking the Dordogne River, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in France.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
The perfectly preserved golden-stone medieval capital of Perigord Noir, renowned for its foie gras, truffles, and Saturday market.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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