Period of human occupation Paléolithique supérieur (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
Prehistoric origin of the site.
16 mai 1927
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 16 mai 1927 (≈ 1927)
Legal protection of the cave.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Grotte du Roc de Vezac: by order of 16 May 1927
Origin and history
The Roc Cave, located in Vézac in the Dordogne department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a major archaeological site dating from the Upper Paleolithic period. This monument, whose location is estimated as fair (level 5/10), has been officially recognized for its historical and prehistoric importance. Its exact address, 96 A Mege in Vézac, is referenced in the Merimée base under the code Insee 24577, confirming its territorial anchoring in the region.
Ranked a Historical Monument by decree of 16 May 1927, the cave of Roc de Vézac enjoys legal protection that underscores its heritage value. Available data from sources such as Monumentum indicate that it is associated with protected elements, although details of its accessibility (visits, services) are not specified. Its ranking reflects the scientific and cultural interest associated with the remains of the Upper Paleolithic, a period marked by human occupations and artistic or technical expressions in the caves of the region.
