French monuments… Grotte de Lascaux et Mont Saint-Michel
22 Jun '20 by Pauline Boucherie
Have you ever thought that you would walk near Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, from your couch? Have you ever wanted to watch Lascaux cave
paintings? Thanks to digital resources, it is now easier than ever to go on a journey to the other side of the world. Here, explore and
virtually tour 2 emblematic places of the Dordogne region and Normandy, in France.
La Grotte de Lascaux, Dordogne
Lascaux cave is a prehistoric cave discovered in 1940 in Dordogne, France. It contains rupestrian paintings created between 17 and 20
thousands years ago. The first Lascaux cave was closed in 1963 in order to avoid its destruction. Nowadays, it is possible to visit a whole
replica of it.
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“La Découverte de la Grotte de Lascaux”, Les Odyssées France Inter
The French radio France Inter produced a series called “Les Odyssées” aimed at children between 7 and 12 years
old.
It lets them discover the adventures of historical figures. This 17-minute episode deals specifically with the topic of this French
monument. Learn about how the Lascaux cave and paintings were discovered by accident. The French is spoken slowly, so it is a good episode
for adults who are learning French.
https://www.franceinter.fr/emissions/les-odyssees/la-decouverte-de-la-grotte-de-lascaux
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Lascaux cave virtual tour
Visit Lascaux through an immersive 360° virtual tour. You can stop the video whenever you want to see all the details, and find more
information about each part of the cave. Enter for example the famous hall of bulls and enjoy its art. By clicking on the following link,
you can also find articles on the region, the history of the cave, and its conservation.
French version:
https://archeologie.culture.fr/lascaux/fr
English version:
https://archeologie.culture.fr/lascaux/en
Le Mont Saint-Michel
The Mont Saint-Michel is a town located on a small rocky island in Normandy, France, a few hours away from Paris. The first inhabitants
settled in the bay during the sixth and seventh centuries. This monument, its abbey, and its bay are part of the UNESCO list of World
Heritage Sites.
This famous platform allows you to view thousands of artworks and to virtually tour galleries and historical monuments in France and all
over the world. It is available in many languages. Click on the following link and scroll down to discover 5 different views of the Mont
Saint-Michel. You can move the focus to experience a 360° view and walk near the bay and in the town.
https://artsandculture.google.com/search?q=mont-saint-michel
On Google Arts and Culture, experience thousands of other virtual visits through French monuments! For example, 4 views of
the Mucem (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations), in Marseille, are available. You can also walk into the Palace of
Versailles, experience the view from the Eiffel Tower, visit the Fine Arts Museum of Lyon, etc. Looking for more virtual tours in these
monuments and emblematic places? Discover or rediscover our blog articles about the
Palace of Versailles
and the Mucem.
Google Arts and Culture platform: https://artsandculture.google.com/
Mucem on Google Arts and Culture:
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/mucem
Feel free to explore our blog, where both children and adults can find reading and learning resources, ideas of museums and monuments to
discover online, virtual tours of France, and more!
À bientôt pour de nouvelles explorations !
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