News and Events
WINTER CLOSURE
The 2022 season at the Gouffre of Padirac ended on 13rd of November. As it does every year, the chasm closes its doors for the winter. Its teams are preparing for the next season and continue to watch over this exceptional site.
We look forward to seeing you next spring. Until then, stay connected with the Gouffre, its winter life and its upcoming projects on social networks: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Youtube.
Saturday 22 October 2022
ALL SAINTS HOLIDAYS, ESCAPE TO 103 METERS UNDERGROUND
The Toussaint holidays will take place from Saturday 22 October to Sunday 6 November.
An ideal opportunity to discover a magical place and experience an extraordinary underground adventure at the Gouffre of Padirac.
A visit to the center of the Earth that will leave a memorable impression on your family!
October 2022
THE "PADIRACOTHÈQUE": NEW ONLINE ARCHIVE TOOL
The Padiracotheque of the Gouffre of Padirac is getting a makeover. With more than 1,500 documents accumulated from 1889 to the present day, this platform retraces the incredible history of this natural monument in the Dordogne valley, which is also the leading natural underground heritage site in France.
August 2022
THE FIRST EXCEPTIONAL HONEY MADE IN GOUFFRE OF PADIRAC
In 2022, the Gouffre of Padirac set up black bee hives on its grounds, just two minutes from the chasm. Harvested with authenticity on 21 July by the beekeeper, the honey from the Gouffre of Padirac has just been put into jars.
Friday 24 June 2022
A NEW "130 YEAR OLD VINTAGE" BACK TO THE SURFACE!
In 2019, the Gouffre of Padirac celebrated the 130th anniversary of its discovery. To mark this occasion, collaborated with Clos Triguedina to create its first "130-year old vintage", burying bottles of Probus 2016, 103 metres underground.
Saturday 23 July 2022
ON 23 JULY, THE TOUR DE FRANCE WILL DISRUPT TRAFFIC
Dear visitors, we would like to remind you that the 20th stage of the Tour de France takes place on 23 July. This stage is located in the Lot between Lacapelle-Marival and Rocamadour, about 20 km from the Gouffre de Padirac.
Traffic will be affected but is still possible!
SATURDAY 30 APRIL AND SUNDAY 1 MAY 2022
A VERTIGINOUS WEEKEND
For the Easter holidays, the Gouffre de Padirac has pulled out all the stops.
After the Egg Hunt at 103 metres on Sunday 17 April, the second event of the school holidays will take place on the surface.
1st APRIL 2022
REOPENING ON 1st APRIL 2022
The Gouffre de Padirac will re-open on Friday 1st April, until 13th November 2022.
130 years of history
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