The area is visited by thousands of tourist every year.
Photo credit
Les Eyzies was at one time a small hamlet tied to the Lordship of Tayac.
Les Eyzies contains some 150 prehistoric sites dating from the Paleolithic and about 25 decorated caves.
The multi-colored paintings date from the Magdelenian era, about 17,000 years ago.
TheAbri de Laugerie Basseis another rock shelter that was occupied over 17,000 years ago.
Then, there isAbri de Cro-Magnonitself where the famous discovery of the Cro-Magnons were made.
Sources:Britannica/LesEyzies-Touirst.info/Everything Dordogne/France Travel Planner
