Prehistoric Caves

We rented a car in Toulouse and drove around the countryside. The drive was pleasant. Although we missed an exit, we got to drive through narrow country roads. We ended up in remote charming villages and finally reached the caves of Pech Merle. Pech Merle has the largest collection of Prehistoric drawings, some dating back 25,000 B.P. Entry to the cave is limited to reduce the CO2 exposure. Photography is not allowed inside the caves, although you can take a look at the pictures at this link.
Pech Merle caves
We were awed by the huge stalactites and stalagmites in the caves. As the guide explained (in French) , we could figure out that he was conveying the aesthetic sense of the caveman. The paintings were everywhere including the ceiling and included human forms, bulls, mammoths, bear, handprints and even abstract art.