the stalagtites of the grottes de presque near saint-cere

Grottes de Presque, Saint-Cere

Enjoy a guided tour of the subterranean world of the Dordogne

Imprint: Updated 21 September 2023

These caves were originally discovered in 1825 and house some impressively large stalagmite pillars reaching up to 10 metres in height and varying in colour.

There are also more delicate fine formations in these well-lit caves. So far about 200 metres of caves have been discovered, though only a small amount of these are accessible to the public.

Tours take around 40 to 45 minutes, are guided, and available in English, German and Spanish as well as French. Photography is permitted within the cave, which is fairly unusual of caves in Dordogne region. Drinks are available in the small shop.

When to come

This is the perfect activity if you are looking for some respite from the hot summer sunshine, or if you need to escape a rain shower. The cave is open between mid-February and the end of October. Times may vary but a guide of opening hours is below.

15th Feb to 31st March - 10:00 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 17:00
1st April to 5th July - 09:30 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 18:00
6th July to 25th August - 09:30 to 18:30
26th August to 30th September - 09:30 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 18:00
1st October to 30th October - 10:00 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 17:00

How to book

You can contact the cave in advance if you wish to pre-book - this is necessary for all large groups. Visits to the cave are also possible outside of the advertised times, but this must be done by contacting at least two days in advance.

How to get passes

You can get tickets at the venue. There is likely to be a queue during high season (July and August) but there are generally no problems during the rest of the year.

Child policy

Children are most welcome here. Children under the age of 6 years can enter for free. The rate for children between the ages of 7 and 11 years old is reduced.

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