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Grottes de Presque, Saint-Cere
Enjoy a guided tour of the subterranean world of the Dordogne
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.
Visitor comments
- "Grottes de Presque are fabulous! Stunning! We just kept saying 'amazing'! We've driven by several times and said must visit but only went today because it was raining.Have taken visitors to Padirac... and wished now we'd taken them to Presque instead!" - Trip Advisor
- "What to do with a teenager on a hot day? Take him in a cave! Our guide was funny, knowledgeable, patient, not rushing anyone out or repeating a learnt-by-heart speech. He engaged with everyone in the group, welcomed questions and took the time to explain very well, showing examples and differences, we had time to admire and enjoy." - Trip Advisor
- "There are larger structures open to tourists, but it is unusual to find more beautiful and evocative examples than these. Like a jewellery box, the Grotte de Presque is the setting for an accumulation of treasures which make it the most impressive of caverns." - Customer Feedback
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.
