Grotte du Lazaret

Located at the foot of Mont Boron, the Grotte du Lazaret traces 70,000 years of human evolution in Nice. A site to visit to immerse yourself in the prehistoric era

Visit and discover this important worldwide prehistoric site detailling more than 70 000 years of the history of mankind. This international renowned venue, excavated and studied for over a century, is now open to the public.
Educational trail, guided tour, exhibition room and the visit in the very heart of the cave trace the life of the human groups who sporadically lived in the cave. Thanks to discovered tools, fireplaces and bones, the image of skilled tools carvers, experienced hunters and strategists is detailed far away from the rough one related to this pre-neandertal humanity.