The cave paintings at Lascaux in Dordogne are some of the best-known examples of upper-Palaeolithic art. They are estimated to be 17,000 years old and are a testament to human habitation and the daily life of prehistoric man. These caves are the richest and most famous of a number of Prehistoric sites found in the region and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - See more at: http://www.hunt-a-home.com/france-area-guide/aquitaine.php#sthash.Di30liDX.dpuf