Foissac

Grotte préhistorique de Foissac

Come and meet the life of prehistoric men in the magical setting of the cave. Unique concretions and prehistoric remains in place.

Covered with millions of calcite bubbles, the cave of Foissac is also a veritable Pompeii of prehistory: the collapse of its entrance 5 years ago froze and preserved the life of Neolithic men. There are clay quarries, pottery, tools, weapons, jewelry, but also 000 graves. It is the only cave in France where you can observe real human skeletons, and the only decorated cave in Aveyron.

The cave can be visited on foot (about an hour) with a guide, along a track following the underground river.

Capacity: 30 people every 15 minutes (reservation recommended during the summer).Guided tour for groups by appointment.

We speak: France,

Themes:

  • Archeology
  • Prehistory
  • Cave and chasm

Location details

  • On the outskirts of the village

Opening

Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 10 am to 18 pm
Opening hours from September 01 to September 30, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
Open on SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
Opening hours from October 01 to October 31, 2025
MondayOpen from 14 am to 17 pm
TuesdayOpen from 14 am to 17 pm
WednesdayOpen from 14 am to 17 pm
ThursdayOpen from 14 am to 17 pm
FridayOpen from 14 am to 17 pm
SundayOpen from 14 am to 17 pm

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Individual adult
12,50 €Not disclosed
Individual child
8 €Not disclosed

Individual adult – Aveyron Ambassadors rate
(-50%)

Free
(Children under 3 years old)

Payment methods

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

Services

Equipment

  • Parking
  • Coach parking
  • Toilet
  • Picnic area.

Services

  • Boutique
  • Guided group tours
  • Educational visits
  • Bar / refreshment bar
  • Guided tours

Address

GROTTE PRÉHISTORIQUE DE FOISSAC
Cap de Tête
12260 Foissac
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