Grotte préhistorique de Foissac

FOISSAC , Aveyron – Cultural heritage

About

Come and meet the life of prehistoric men in the magical setting of the cave. Unique concretions and prehistoric remains in place.

Covered with millions of calcite bubbles, the cave of Foissac is also a true Pompeii of prehistory: the collapse of the prehistoric entrance, 5000 years ago, has frozen and preserved the life of Neolithic men. We can see clay quarries, pottery, tools, weapons, jewelry, but also 60 burials. It is the only cave in France where we can observe real human skeletons, and the only decorated cave in Aveyron.

The cave can be visited on foot (about an hour) with a guide, along a track following the underground river.

Capacity: 30 people every 15 minutes (reservation recommended during the summer). Guided tour for groups by appointment.

Labels : Le Routard guide

Spoken languages : French English


Opening

  • From mercredi 1 avril 2026 to dimanche 31 mai 2026
  • From lundi 1 juin 2026 to mardi 30 juin 2026
  • From mercredi 1 juillet 2026 to lundi 31 août 2026
  • From mardi 1 septembre 2026 to mercredi 30 septembre 2026
  • From jeudi 1 octobre 2026 to samedi 31 octobre 2026

Prices

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Payment

  • Carte bancaire
  • Cheque
  • Chèques Vacances
  • Cash

Services

Services

  • Visites groupes guidées
  • Visites pédagogiques
  • Guided tours
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