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Explore the Lac de la Pluie

A fault opened up and the Lac de Pluie emerged…

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  • RECRUTEMENT

    Rejoignez nos équipes !

    Le Gouffre de Padirac lance sa campagne de recrutement 2019.

     

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  • SEE YOU IN 2019 !

    WINTER CLOSURE

    The season 2018 is ended, but we prepare lots of surprises for 2019 ! 

    Reopening on March, 30th for a festive year ! 

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    THE E-SHOP

    Souvenirs, stationery, bookshop...
    A large selection on the theme of the Gouffre de Padirac and its discoverer Edouard-Alfred Martel.

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  • Enjoy a unique experience!

    "The explorer visits "

    In the course of an evening, become an explorer to discover (or rediscover) the Gouffre plunged into darkness, just as Édouard-Alfred Martel discovered it in 1889. With lamp lighting and the help of a guide, you will be told of his exploits all along the itinerary.
     

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    Let yourself be enthralled by a guided tour told by a dedicated boatman

    DEPARTURE EVERY DAY AT 11H00 & 15H00
    Tickets on sale only at the Gouffre de Padirac and subject to availability.
     

     

“No human has gone before us in these depths, no-one knows where we go or what we see, nothing so strangely beautiful has ever been presented to us, and spontaneously we ask each other the same question:
“Are we not dreaming?”
Édouard-Alfred Martel

News and Events

21 october - 4 november 2018

A family outing

The October/November holidays offer a final opportunity to come and enjoy a wonderful guided tour and learn about this remarkable geological phenomenon before the Gouffre de Padirac closes for the winter on 4 November.

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"Explorer" tours

Over an evening, experience the unbelievable underground adventure of the Gouffre de Padirac just as Édouard-Alfred Martel did in 1889.
With lamps to light your way you will you will get the fullest sense of the Gouffre, in the silence, the dark, and the cool...

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2018, september 15 & 16

2018 European Heritage Days

The Gouffre de Padirac, a place of adventure & learning for everyone offers an exclusive and dedicated programme on the occasion of  the European Heritage Days.

 

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the gouffre de padirac seen by "l’esprit sorcier"

The Gouffre de Padirac offers a new educational facility that will introduce children and adults to the wonders of this extraordinary natural monument (on line and with video), in collaboration with "L’Esprit Sorcier", a French popular-science programme founded by Frédéric Courant, the Fred of "Fred & Jamy", the duo who presented "C’est pas sorcier", a popular-science TV series.

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130 years of history

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  • Stunning

    " It is hard to believe that there is this expansive and beautiful river system under the earth. The story of its discovery and exploration is fascinating. The audioguide is helpful. The cave is cool (wear a light jacket) and some of the stairs are steep and damp. Purchase your tickets ahead of time to avoid some of the lines, also consider going early or late. "

    delnorn - It's been 3 months 1 week

  • Huge underground cave system and river

    " Once again France has astounded me with its wild beauty. This underground cave system is absolutely fantastic and unlike anything I have ever experienced anywhere in the world. You descend into the cave by stairs or lift and then walk through a spectacular cave system, listening to a very entertaining and informative audioguide. The historical aspect of the discovery and exploration of the cave system is really well covered too. Once you have completed the walking section there are small punts waiting to take you through the cave system along the underground river. It is a totally fascinating experience. I found the guides and the rest of the staff to be extremely polite and helpful. This is a really impressive natural wonder that will leave you feeling awe inspired. Its very well run and I would recommend it for everyone to see. "

    lovetosea - It's been 4 months 1 week

  • Amazing place

    " Exciting experience for all the family. We bought tickets online so did not have to wait long. We had a combined ticket that included lunch and it was good value for money. "

    Dorit Z - It's been 4 months 2 weeks

  • Wonderful visit

    " Great visit that can be done at your own rythm, with a very good audioguide available in different languages (auto activated while going on). Very nice and friendly guides. Interesting and exciting for all visitors (young and not that young :) ones). Pictures allowed without flash in several parts of the cave. "

    Meritxell S - It's been 4 months 2 weeks

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