FAQ

The Laugerie-Basse shelters are open to the public, with a fifteen-minute film followed by a tour of the archaeological site. The Grand Roc cave takes the form of a guided tour lasting around forty minutes in French, with a translation booklet if required. Allow 45 minutes for each site.

The Grotte du Grand Roc has adopted an innovative ecological initiative by becoming a ‘dustbin-free site’. The aim of the scheme is to encourage visitors to take responsibility for their waste management, reduce the amount of waste on the cultural site and raise public awareness of the general problem of waste production. Visitors are encouraged to take their waste home with them or download the Bluetooth mobile application ‘SMD3-mon service déchets’. This application can be used to open household waste containers and pay online. It is aimed at residents of the Dordogne as well as visiting tourists.

The two sites are located along the cliff, 200 metres apart.

Please note that pushchairs and baby back carriers are not permitted.

Yes, the sites have a large free car park below the cliffs, with access via a short climb up to the reception building. To visit the Grand Roc, you need to arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to climb up to the cave.

Access to the cave is 200 metres after the ticket office, via a 70-step staircase that leads up to the lookout where the tour starts. The cave is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

The temperature in the cave is 16°C in both winter and summer. We therefore advise you to bring a jacket and possibly closed shoes, given the humidity in the cave. The tour is easy to get to.

Aerosols of any kind, bags and suitcases larger than 15 liters, dangerous objects (cutters, knives, gas cylinders, etc.) and strollers. It is also strictly forbidden to bring pets or smoke on site.

Since July 1, 2025, in accordance with the national decree of June 27, 2025, our cultural sites have been designated as smoke-free areas. Smoking is therefore prohibited on the site, at entrances, in covered areas and near outdoor educational areas. This measure is designed to ensure the comfort of all visitors, especially families and school groups. Please respect this rule to preserve the quality of your visit and the environment.

Pets are not allowed on site.