The Proumeyssac chasm - Crystal Cathedral

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 09:30 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Tuesday 09:30 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Wednesday 09:30 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Thursday 09:30 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Friday 09:30 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Saturday 09:30 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Sunday 09:30 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Opens Tuesday at 09:30 am

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Useful information

  • Qualité Tourisme

Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

Services

  • Bar
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Snack
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Bâpté “Cathedral de cristal”, Proumeyssac is today the largest developed cave in Périgord.

      2 NEW SOUNDS AND LIGHTS - 360° 3D MAPPING

      The Proumeyssac chasm was the first underground site in France to use lighting with “3D mapping” to enhance a cavity. Targeted until then on part of the Chasm, this technology, so much appreciated by the public, will now be deployed throughout the natural setting l of the “Crystal Cathedral”. The visitor will thus live a unique experience in this mineral universe to the rhythm of dazzling sounds and lights. As in the last century, spectacular and original, the visit option with basket descent allows an extraordinary experience (11 people). The vast open and free park, reserved for our visitors, has a fun and educational space on the underworld.

      New The mineral river.
      Museum, geological space, forest trail, play areas, relaxation areas, picnic areas, shop, bar and snack bar.
      In July-August, reservation recommended on 05 53 07 85 85 or on www.gouffre-proumeyssac.com

      February, November and December: from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
      Closed on December 25.
      March, September 16 to 30 and October: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
      April, May, June and September 1 to 15: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July and August: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      Fast food from April 1 to September 15.
      In July-August reservation strongly recommended.

      Find it on the Guide du Périgord's Blog...

      Visit the Gouffre de Proumeyssac and its park
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Traveller Reviews The Proumeyssac chasm - Crystal Cathedral

4.4 sur 5 1254 reviews

  • Steven Jones

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Steven Jones on 13/09/2022

    45 minute guided tour in French with headsets available in other languages. Don't go if you have mobility issues , lots of steps and one bit is going to be difficult with sticks or a wheelchair.

  • Orla O'Mahony

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Orla O'Mahony on 18/07/2022

    Perfect experience for a rainy day. Interesting stories, beautiful cave, friendly staff. Tour is in French with earphones available in other languages which is never quite as good but at least it’s an option. Tour took about 40 mins. We didn’t take the ‘lift’ down but still really enjoyed it. Would recommend for all ages, but a word of warning there is one short section which required stooping while waking so may not suit people who have back/neck trouble.

  • Kevin

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Kevin on 10/08/2022

    The descent by gondola is worth it for the extra cost. The gouffre is wonderfully beautiful.

Traveller Reviews The Proumeyssac chasm - Crystal Cathedral

4.0 sur 5 1811 reviews

  • "Slightly disappointing - lack of information."

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by LeicestershireDex (Broughton Astley, United Kingdom) on 19/07/2022

    These caves are impressive so why have I only given it 3*? When booking the trip I didnt notice that if you weren't French or didnt understand French then you would need an audio guide. We were in...

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  • "Amazing but scary"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Denise B (Portsmouth, United Kingdom) on 25/06/2022

    The cave itself is amazing but the walk back through the slippery, cramped walkway was terrifying. Not for people with claustrophobia or walking difficulties.

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  • "Nice Light Show, Very Little Information"

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by DavidG239 (Blackburn, Lancashire) on 06/09/2021

    For 12.40 Euro each my wife and I gained entrance to the cavern with an automatic translation headset. Whilst waiting for the guide you are invited to pedal to create the electricity for your visit...

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Address

Gouffre de Proumeyssac
24260 Le Bugue

GPS coordinates

44° 53'27.91"N, 0° 56'5.05"E

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