The Gouffre de Padirac, the most famous in Europe, is considered one of the greatest geological curiosities in France. It was explored in 1889 by Edouard-Alfred Martel. After a vertiginous descent to a depth of 103 m, you embark on the underground river for a boat trip. It is then that you will discover the Grande Pendeloque, a giant stalactite 60 m high, which, as if suspended by a thread, seems to admire itself on the surface of the Lac de la Pluie. You will dock and continue on foot to the Salle du Grand Dôme whose vault is 94 m high. This offers a multitude of concretions, calcite waterfalls, shaped by nature over millions of years.
Duration of the visit: approximately 1h30 The visits are offered in audio-guides with two levels of visit: adult (French, English, Spanish, German, Dutch and Japanese) and child (French, English, Spanish and Dutch). Groups from 20 people. Groups must make their reservation with the sales department (subject to availability) by email to resa@gouffre-de-padirac.com. Guided tours at an additional cost, by reservation only.
Duration of visit: 90 mn
Language(s) of the visit:
Français
English
Spanish
German
néerlandais
Japanese
Further informationEquipment, comfort and services:
Playground
Parking
Toilets
Shop
Restaurant
Themes:
Cave and chasm
Languages) :
English
Spanish
German
néerlandais
Italy
Chains and labels
Qualité Tourisme
Qualité Tourisme Occitanie Sud de France
inspection prices
Adult rate
de 18€ à 22.5€
Child rate
de 13€ à 21€
free
Payment methods
Credit card
French bank and postal checks
Cash
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Closed June 7 - opening calendar and timetables online.
Online reservation highly recommended:
www.gouffre-de-padirac.com
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Dutch
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