The main base for visiting many of the prehistoric painted caves of the Vézère valley is LES EYZIES-DE-TAYAC , an unattractive one-street village completely dedicated to tourism. But while you're here, visit the Musée National de Préhistoire (daily except Tues: mid-March to June & Sept to mid-Nov 9.30am-noon & 2-6pm; July & Aug 9.30am-7pm; mid-Nov to mid-March 9.30am-noon & 2-5pm; 22F/?3.35), which exhibits numerous prehistoric artefacts a... [More]