Padirac

Gouffre de Padirac

Embark, experience the extraordinary here!

France's first underground natural heritage site, this natural cavity, 33 meters in diameter and 75 meters deep, opens the doors to an incredible journey to the center of the Earth.

Take the elevator or the stairs to dive into the heart of a lush chasm, reaching a depth of 103 meters. Then explore the vast galleries before embarking on the underground river with our boat guides. This journey will take you to a multitude of geological wonders sculpted by nature over millions of years and discovered in 1889.

Come experience an incredible underground adventure!

Duration of the visit: 1h30.

Audio guides are available and included in the tour price: in 7 languages ​​for adults: French, English, Spanish, German, Dutch, Japanese and Italian.

In 4 languages ​​for children: French, English, Dutch, Spanish.

PLEASE NOTE: Online ticketing – It is strongly recommended to anticipate your visit.

We speak: English, French

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Themes

  • Cave and chasm

Opening

Opening hours from March 28 to November 01, 2026
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Detailed timetables: www.gouffre-de-padirac.com
Last departure 1h45 before gates close.

Fee

Payment methods

  • Credit card
  • Holiday Vouchers (Classic)
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Address

Gouffre de Padirac
Le Gouffre
46500 Padirac

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