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Grottes de Lacave, Lacave

Huge underground galleries and lakes

featured in Sights & Sites

Accessed today by a small electric train, these caves were discovered in 1902 by Armand Vire and at the time required a descent of over 60 metres. 

The vast cavernous halls, with their rock features and stalactites, reflect in the underground lakes creating a stunning mirage effect. These limestone caves are impressive in size and worthy of a morning's trip

When to come

Beginning of February holidays to March 31st: 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00
From April 1st to June 30th: 09:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:30
July: From 09:30 to 12:30 and from 13:30 pm to 18:00
August 1s to August 25th: from 09:30 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 18:00
August 26th to September 30th: from 09.30 am to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:30
October 1st to November 11th: 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00
December 26th to December 30th: 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00

How to get passes

Tickets are available from the main entrance.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

News

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