Prehistoric Sites in France

France has been inhabited for thousands of years, long before the Romans arrived. The countryside of France is dotted with relics of the prehistoric people of France, most notably standing stones and cave paintings.

	Carnac Stones Carnac, Brittany Several alignments of standing stones dating from as early as 4500 BC to 3300 BC.		Lascaux Caves Lascaux, SW France A famous cave complex containing some of the oldest prehistoric art in the world. The paintings, mainly of animals, are at least 15,000 years old.
	Site Préhistorique de Regourdou, Lascaux, SW France A recently-discovered prehistoric site that appears to be associated with an ancient bear cult.

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