Gateway to the Lascaux caves, a charming Vézère River town.
History: A market town. Lascaux discovery put it on the map.
Highlights: Saturday market, medieval centre, Lascaux IV.
Fun fact: The teenagers who found Lascaux tried to keep it secret.
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