Grotte du Grand Roc
The cave of the great rock is a true natural gem in the Périgord region. Its international renown, reflected in its inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1979, is easy to understand when you discover its exceptional diversity and density of crystallizations. This magical place brimming with stalactites, stalagmites and calcite flows is sure to delight young and old alike.
The storm-lamp tour offers visitors an unforgettable immersion into the depths of the Grand Roc cave. At dusk, illuminated by a storm lamp, this unique experience perfectly recreates the conditions of its discovery in 1924 by Jean Maury.
The archaeological remains discovered at the Prehistoric shelters of laugerie-basse bear witness to significant cultural and artistic activity. Thanks to a guided tour using a digital tablet, visitors can plunge 15,000 years back in time to discover the history of man and his prehistoric habitat.
The cave of the great rock and the Prehistoric shelters of laugerie-basse are set in a majestic cliff overlooking the Vézère Valley. This spectacular view creates an exceptionally verdant visiting environment, steeped in the captivating history of prehistory.
