Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

Les Eyzies-de-Tayac is a small village in southwestern France renowned as the "Capital of Prehistory." It sits in the Dordogne Valley, surrounded by cliffs and caves that contain some of the world's most important prehistoric cave art and archaeological sites. The area was inhabited by early humans thousands of years ago, and excavations have uncovered tools, bones, and cave paintings dating back over 30,000 years. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracting visitors interested in human history and archaeology, and offering museums and guided tours to explore these ancient discoveries.