Name: Grottes de Lacave
Address: Lacave, Occitanie, France, Gourdon, France
Telephone: 05 65 37 87 03
Rating: 4.4

Question 1

Do I need to book in advance?

Accepted Answer

Booking is not required – tickets can be purchased on site. However, an online e‑ticket purchase is available to skip queues during busy periods.

Question 2

What times do departures run?

Accepted Answer

There are no fixed departure schedules; you simply arrive at the ticket office and will be scheduled on the next available train. The cave is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a midday break between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Question 3

What is the duration of the visit?

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The guided tour lasts about 1 hour 20 minutes, including the short electric train ride. On busy summer days the train ride may take up to 45 minutes, bringing the total time to roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.

Question 4

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable closed‑toed shoes are recommended to navigate the rocky floor and train platform.

Question 5

Can I bring my pet?

Accepted Answer

Pets are not allowed inside the cave, except for assistance dogs.

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