Cave · France · Occitanie

Gouffre de Padirac

Underground river cave, visited by boat.

Paid entry about 2 h

For storytellers

Why Gouffre de Padirac matters

At Padirac, you descend into a huge sinkhole and take a boat along an underground river. Stalactites hang over the water in a vast chamber. It is cool underground, so bring a jacket. Wear shoes with grip and bring a light jacket, because the stairs and the cave are damp and cool.

Talking points

  • Visitors descend and travel by boat.
  • Stalactites hang above the water.
  • It's cool all year.

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Within about 40 km, closest first.