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Caves

grottes de Cougnac à 5 min de chez nous
Grottes de Cougnac

A very pretty cave with stalactites and original prehistoric paintings. (only 5 mins away)

grottes de Lacave
Grottes de Lacave

Magnificent concretions and underground lake, entrance by small train. (30 mins)

gouffre de Padirac
Gouffre de Padirac

The chasm is really impressive and the visit continues partly on boats along an underground river. Mandatory reservation. (60 mins)

les peintures rupestres des grottes de Lascaux
Grottes de Lascaux 4

The best known of the caves in the region for its wonderful paintings and drawings. To be reserved in advance. (55 mins)

les dessins de chevaux de la grotte du Pech Merle
Grottes du Pech Merle

It is worth the trip for its amazing geology and its authentic prehistoric paintings dating back more than 20,000 years. Reservation required to visit. (at 1 a.m.)