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.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 1 km southeast of Roc-aux-Sorciers.

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

Cemetery
Photo: Gonetofrance, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.

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

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region in western . is situated 4 km southwest of Roc-aux-Sorciers.

Village
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is a commune in the department in central . is situated 5 km east of Roc-aux-Sorciers.

Roc-aux-Sorciers

Latitude
46.70483° or 46° 42′ 17″ north
Longitude
0.87743° or 0° 52′ 39″ east
Open location code
8FR2PV3G+WX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3720114801
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Wiki­data ID
Q3437324
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Italian—“Roc-aux-Sorciers” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Roc-aux-Sorciers”
  • French: “Roc-aux-Sorciers”
  • Hungarian: “Roc-aux-Sorciers”
  • Italian: “Roc-aux-Sorciers”
  • “Roc-aux-Sorciers”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include L’Anglin and Galerie de l’Arceau.

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