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.

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 29/03 to 03/11/2025.
Online booking highly recommended.
Timetables & online bookings at www.gouffre-de-padirac.com/en/home.

Adult: 19 to 23 €
Child (4-12 years): 14 to 18 €
Teenager: 17.50 to 21.50 €
Disabled: 12 to 16 €.

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

from 12€
Le Gouffre
46500 Padirac