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Grotte Bara-Bahau, Le Bugue
A 100m long cave with examples of Paleolithic paintings & engravings
The southernmost of all the caves of the Vézère valley, Bara-Bahau was classified as an historic monument in 1961.
The first part of the cavity has been accessible for some time, however, the deeper part of the cave containing the engravings and paintings, was discovered in April 1951 by the famous French caver, Norbert Casteret and his daughter Maud, who was the first to recognize the parietal engravings.
Guided tours are available in both English and French.
Worth knowing
The cave has undergone several changes in order to facilitate access to the area. For example, levelling the underground path, lowering the soil under the paintings, lighting, stairs and ramps.
It welcomes over 10,000 visitors annually.
When to come
The caves are open all year, except for January (from the end of the Christmas holidays until th beginning of the February half-term holiday). Also closed on Mondays from November until the end of March.
