Grotte de Pair-non-Pair

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Discovered in 1881, the cave of Pair-non-Pair contains engravings (featuring horses, ibexes, cervidae, mammoths) which rank among the most ancient examples of art made by prehistoric man (between 33 000 and 26 000 years old). Prehistoric objects and artefacts discovered at the Pair-non-Pair Caves are on display in a special museum section. Open: > 15th June to 15th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 16th September to 14th June: from 9.30 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Closed: > Mondays (besides exceptions). > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups