Located in the heart of the Dordogne Valley, near Rocamadour, the Gouffre de Padirac is the largest underground natural heritage site in …
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Jan 7, 2025
These caves were absolutely amazing. We caught a lift part of the way down and then did a guided boat ride in these underwater caves. Beautiful stalactites. I caught the lift back after the initia…Full review by jancF5648OI
Oct 27, 2024
Great time of year to visit. Quiet and had lots of choices from online booking times. Not rushed at all. Could spend as long as we liked looking at the natural formations and were able to hear th…Full review by LimpetScotland
Oct 2, 2024
An incredible natural masterpiece, worth every minute of the journey to get there. So well organised and our boat guide spoke great English and gave us interesting information about the caves. Didn't…Full review by jamespQ956HK
If I arrive early before my timed entry ticket, can I enter the attraction early (if there is space)? If I arrive late after my timed entry ticket, will I still be allowed in? Is it okay to arrive 'right on time'? How long does a self-guided visit typically take?
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Hi I think you can't. When we got there it was crowded and they strict about that. I guess if there not to much people maybe you can get in earlier. It took us about 2 hours.
Hello, We will be visiting late in July and would like to get an idea about the wait time. What's typical wait time will be in the morning (10 am) vs afternoon (2pm) if tickets are purchased online? Thanks in advance.
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Hi Constance. Highly recommend arriving at first opening, for minimal wait time to get in and for parking’s sake. I cant imagine how crowded this must be in high season in July, plus in …
Hi Constance. Highly recommend arriving at first opening, for minimal wait time to get in and for parking’s sake. I cant imagine how crowded this must be in high season in July, plus in the afternoon! We arrived just after opening time in April & entry was prompt, line short. All recommendations when I was researching were to arrive first thing. Definitely a worthwhile detour!!!
Sounds wonderful. How or where can I purchase tickets in advance? Online? Thanks Larry
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Hi! Not sure whether you can purchase them on line but it looks like at leaat you can make a reservation. You can have a look at their website searching by "gouffre-de-padirac". …
Hi! Not sure whether you can purchase them on line but it looks like at leaat you can make a reservation. You can have a look at their website searching by "gouffre-de-padirac". Information in English is also available. Hope this helps
Hi. We re planning a visit end of October. Would the weather affect a visit to the caves since I read that it includes a boat ride?
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Hi, No, this boat ride will be not affected by weather, because it is underground, where the water and air temperature is constantly all the year, in water +12 C, in air ~ about 16, …
Hi, No, this boat ride will be not affected by weather, because it is underground, where the water and air temperature is constantly all the year, in water +12 C, in air ~ about 16, so jacket is highly recommended! For more information, Please see Padirac cave home page, prepare my visit and opening dates. Laura
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