Discover The chasms
The chasms
Along the Dordogne and Vézère valleys, there are some well-kept secrets. From caves to chasms, there is a whole underground world to discover, made of stalactites, stalagmites and other concretions, which have carved out veritable cathedrals of stone. Get your headlamps and let’s go on a journey to the centre of the Earth!
There’s no doubt that you’ll plunge into the abysses of Proumeyssac (25 minutes away) and Padirac (1h15 away). You can then retrace the prehistoric period by visiting the caves of Lascaux, Cazelle, Domme and Maxange.
The Gouffre de Padirac
The largest chasm in France, the visit is partly by boat, on an underground river which allows you to admire the Grande Pendeloque, a stalactite over 60m high
The Gouffre de Proumeyssac
The largest cavity in the Périgord, called the "Crystal Cathedral".
