Gouffre de Padirac

The Gouffre of Padirac is the first natural underground heritage site in France. This natural cavity, 33 m broad and 75 m deep, opens the doors to an incredible journey to the centre of the earth.

You will descend by lift or on foot to the heart of the cave, up to 103 m underground, then wander through the galleries and navigate the underground river to discover a multitude of geological wonders shaped by nature over millions of years.
More than 26 million visitors have marvelled at it since it was discovered by Édouard-Alfred Martel in 1889.

Immersive show "Journey to the centre of the Earth, in search of Axel Lidenbrock" on 10 and 11 May 2024 - Booking online.

Services

  • Coach access
  • Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Fast food
  • Motorhomes allowed

Equipments

  • Picnic area
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Car park

Spoken Languages

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Dutch

Type of customer

  • Groups
  • Home school groups
  • Children
  • Students
  • Special rate for disabled people

From 27/03 to 03/11/2024.
Online booking highly recommended.
Timetables & online bookings at www.gouffre-de-padirac.com/en/home.

Adult: 18 to 22.50 €
Child : 13 to 17.50 €
Teenager: 16.50 to 21 €
Group adults: 16.50 to 21 €
Group children : 11 to 15.50 €.

Free entry for children < 4 years, press, the drivers.
Child entry valid for 4 - 12 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

from 11€
Le Gouffre
46500 Padirac