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Day 2: Drivers can make an early trip to their cave of choice to try to secure tickets
for the day (I prefer Grotte de Font-de-Gaume and Grotte de Rouffignac, but neither take
reservations—for details, see here ) . Once that's sorted out, head to Lascaux II (the best
cave art intro in the area, even though it's a replica—make sure to reserve ahead of time).
Then follow the scenic Vézère River toward Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, stopping for lunch in
idyllic little St-Léon before going on to the caves at La Roque St-Christophe (no reserva-
tions needed; doesn't close for lunch, unlike most other caves). In Les Eyzies-de-Tayac,
visit the Prehistory Welcome Center and National Museum of Prehistory.
Without a car, this day's full list of activities is only possible by taxi or excursion
tour. By train, you can link Sarlat and Les Eyzies-de-Tayac, though you have to transfer
and some connections aren't great.