Discover the Grotte du Grand Roc and the Laugerie-Basse Prehistoric Shelters, where rare helictites and ancient rock formations reveal thousands of years of history on this guided tour!
Activity Options
During the booking process, you can opt to explore two different prehistoric caves, that are within 1-minute walking distance of each other. The first one includes a guide while the other is a self-guided visit. Below you'll find a brief description of each option:
Grotte du Grand Roc Guided Tour
At the indicated time, we'll meet along Route de Périgueux in Les Eyzies from where we'll begin our guided tour of the Grotte du Grand Roc. Get ready to step into an underground world that's been preserved for thousands of years, where natural beauty and geological marvels come together.
Our adventure begins with a breathtaking view of the Vézère Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From this stunning vantage point, you’ll get a sense of the region's historical significance before we descend 75 steps down into the cave. Fun fact, the temperature within the caves stays at 16°C (60°F) year round!
Once inside, we'll be surrounded by an extraordinary display of nature’s best work. The cave walls and ceilings are adorned with unique rock formations, including stalactites (which hang from above) and stalagmites (which rise from the ground). The real stars of the show are the rare helictite formations, jagged limestone towers of which we’ll gain insight into the formation of these structures alongside our friendly guide.
After about 40 minutes of exploration, our underground adventure will come to an end at the cave entrance.
Laugerie-Basse Prehistoric Shelters Ticket
Take a leap into the past at the Laugerie-Basse Prehistoric Shelters on a self-guided visit. Stroll beneath a real rock shelter occupied by humans since the Magdalenian era. With a 3D film, reconstructed habitat, and tactile desks, you’re in for a real adventure to the heart of the past.
Just a few steps from the Grand Roc cave, explore the Abris de Laugerie-Basse, a prehistoric site inhabited between 15,000 and 10,000 years ago. With an informational booklet in hand, discover remains that illustrate long human occupation, making this site notable for its approximately 500 discovered archaeological objects.
There's no fixed length with this visit, so feel free to explore the site as much as you wish!
Opening Hours
Please keep in mind the Laugerie-Basse Prehistoric Shelters are open at the following times:
- April 5 to July 4, 2025: open from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm
- July 5 to August 22, 2025: 10 am to 7 pm
- August 23 to November 2, 2025: open from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm
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