Located in the heart of the Dordogne Valley, the Gouffre de Padirac is the first underground natural heritage site in France.
This natural cavity 33 meters in diameter and 75 meters deep opens the doors to an incredible journey to the center of the Earth...
You descend by elevator or on foot to 103 meters underground, then wander through the galleries before embarking on the underground river to discover a multitude of geological wonders shaped over millions of years by nature.
More than 26 million visitors have marveled at it since its discovery by Édouard-Alfred Martel in 1889.
Duration of the visit: 1h30.
Audio guides available and included in the visit price: in 7 languages for adults: French, English, Spanish, German, Dutch, Japanese and Italian (new for 2025).
In 4 languages for children: French, English, Dutch, Spanish.
PLEASE NOTE: Online ticketing – It is strongly recommended to anticipate your visit.
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| Opening hours from March 29 to November 02, 2025 | |
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| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Detailed timetables: www.gouffre-de-padirac.com
Last departure 1h45 before gates close.
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