Roc-aux-Sorciers

Roc-aux-Sorciers is an Upper Paleolithic rock shelter site dating to the mid-Magdalenian cultural stage, around 14,000 years ago, made famous by its relief wall carvings.

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Type: Cave
Description: cave and archaeological site with prehistoric art in France
Also known as: “Abri du Roc aux Sorciers”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Église Saint-Martin d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin and Château d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin.

Église Saint-Martin d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin

Church

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Église Saint-Martin d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin is a church, which is situated 1 km southeast of Roc-aux-Sorciers.

Château d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin

Ruins

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The Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin is a ruined castle in the commune of Angles-sur-l'Anglin in the Vienne département of France. It dates originally from the 12th century, with significant alterations and additions in the 15th century. Château d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin is situated 1¼ km south of Roc-aux-Sorciers.

Cimetière de la Ville-Basse d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin

Cemetery

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Cimetière de la Ville-Basse d’Angles-sur-l’Anglin is a cemetery, which is situated 1 km south of Roc-aux-Sorciers.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Angles-sur-l’Anglin and Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé.

Angles-sur-l’Anglin

Village

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Angles-sur-l'Anglin is a commune in the Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association.