Montignac

Montignac is a commune in the Dordogne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. It lies in the Vézère valley in the historic area of Périgord Noir, on the left bank of the Vézère river, northeast of Sarlat-la-Canéda.

The town is best known for its proximity to the Lascaux cave complex, a renowned Paleolithic site. Nearby lie the Lascaux caves, famous for prehistoric murals. A replica and interpretive center were established in Montignac, with Lascaux II opening in 1983 and Lascaux IV opening in 2016.

Montignac's historic center features traditional Perigordian architecture and a pedestrian-friendly old town with historic houses and a market square.

The economy relies on tourism linked to the prehistoric heritage and the surrounding countryside, along with agriculture such as walnut and chestnut production.

Montignac is a commune in the Dordogne department and part of the arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda.