Padirac Cave
Le Gouffre de Padirac
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An impressive natural chasm and cave system in France, featuring an underground river, boat trips, and vast geological formations.

๐Ÿ“œ France's leading underground heritage site, discovered in 1889.
๐Ÿ” Features a 103-meter deep chasm and a 42 km long underground river network.

Why Go

๐Ÿšฃ Unique underground boat trip
๐Ÿ’Ž Marvel at giant stalactites and stalagmites
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Audio-guided tours for all ages (4+)
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Constant 13ยฐC temperature, a cool escape

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Requires warm clothing and suitable shoes for damp environment
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Online booking strongly advised, especially in high season

Tips

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free parking available
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Tours available in multiple languages including English, German, Spanish
๐Ÿ›๏ธ On-site cafรฉ, delicatessen, and souvenir shop

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults from โ‚ฌ20, children (4-12) from โ‚ฌ14, under 4s free. Prices vary by season.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open daily March 28 to November 1, 2026. Last entry 1h45m before closure.

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