The Cougnac Caves (French: Grottes de Cougnac) are located in the French commune of Payrignac near Gourdon, Lot department, in the Occitania. They are known for Paleolithic prehistoric art (rock engravings; paintings). In 1954 they were declared monument historique.[1] The two caves were discovered in 1949 and 1952, respectively.[2]
In culture
They were the scene of the school trip in Le Boucher a.k.a. The Butcher[citation needed] and the final scene from Quelques messieurs trop tranquilles.[3]
References
- ^ Grotte, à Cougnac
- ^ Grotte de Cougnac
- ^ L2TC.com - Lieux de Tournage Cinématographique, search results for Quelques messieurs trop tranquilles
External links
44°45′26″N 1°22′33″E / 44.7571°N 1.3759°E
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