Camping near Montignac
This city, occupied since the Paleolithic period, has really crossed the ages and its very rich heritage still attests to this today. With the prehistoric site of Lascaux on its territory, Montignac has become the central office of the canton of the Vallée de l’Homme.
In the heart of the Vézère valley, classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site, Montignac was colonized by the Romans before becoming a medieval fortress in the Middle Ages.
A museum, close to the tourist office, recalls the famous troubadour of Périgord, Bertran de Born. The history of the town can also be seen in its architecture, which combines half-timbered buildings, houses on stilts, convents and priories.
Located 2 kilometres from the town centre, the Lascaux cave remains the priceless jewel of the town. Every year, the site welcomes thousands of visitors who contemplate the reconstructed masterpieces of cave art in Lascaux II. This incredible facsimile allows the original to remain preserved.
Every summer Montignac also hosts two festivals that enliven the town’s squares and streets: the Festival Culture du Périgord Noir, celebrating classical music, and the Festival Culture aux Cœurs, a festival of arts, dance and world music.
Night markets are held every Monday evening during July and August in addition to the traditional market which takes place every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
