Caves of Maxange Caves and chasms, Prehistoric Sites in Le Buisson de Cadouin

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 09:00 am - 07:00 pm

Closes at 07:00 pm

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Useful information

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  • Qualité Tourisme

Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

Services

  • Bar
  • Cash
  • Children playground
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Snack
  • Terrasse
  • English
    • You say to yourself: “Another cave with stalagmites and stalactites? Certainly, you will see some. But that's not why Maxange was recognized as unique in the world. Do you know the eccentrics? These are limestone formations that go in all possible and unimaginable directions. Visible in only a few caves in the world and in small quantities, you will discover them by the thousands at Maxange. 30 minutes from Sarlat, do not miss this masterpiece of nature in this cave discovered in 2000. An experienced guide will introduce you to the mysteries of this unique site, easy to access, classified as a national heritage, 2 stars in the Michelin Guide.

      New for 2023: Thanks to the discoveries made this winter, come and enjoy a surprising new gallery as well as new lighting and new sound and light for a (re)discovery of this incredible place.

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Traveller Reviews Caves of Maxange

4.5 sur 5 203 reviews

  • Emilie Pierre Venturelli

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Emilie Pierre Venturelli on 30/10/2022

    The visit to this cave was fascinating! All these concretions, these eccentrics which lined the ceiling... A feast for the eyes! Allow around an hour for the visit, it seems short but it is worth the detour. Photos are allowed, I was delighted. Pretty souvenir shop perfect for small gifts to give.

  • Azrod Gaming

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Azrod Gaming on 25/08/2023

    Superb cave with a guide fluent in both English and French, impeccable, nothing to say

  • Jonathan FILBIEN

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jonathan FILBIEN on 05/08/2022

    A magnificent cave to visit. The guide was interesting and we could hear him well. The frequency of visits every 20 minestrone is perfect since we do not see the other groups unlike Lascaux where there is a departure every 5 minutes. Pleasant welcome, picnic allowed, practical price with the very reasonable snack bar. I recommend.

Traveller Reviews Caves of Maxange

4.5 sur 5 527 reviews

  • "Well worth a visit"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by 765nickf (Ipswich, United Kingdom) on 27/09/2022

    Very well worth a visit, tour in French but guide spoke good English and with written handout all was good. The way the cave is lit adds to appeal.

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  • "Caves of Maxange"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Lowleytheworm (Cynwyd, United Kingdom) on 18/07/2020

    Lovely cave where we took our somewhat reluctant 7 and 11 year old boys. They loved it with spectacular stalactites and unusually shaped formations in vast quantities. Well worth the time to visit

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  • "Interesting cave with lots of natural formations"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by LoveChicago (Chicago, IL) on 25/09/2019

    I really enjoyed visiting this cave, unlike the other caves in this region that are famous for man made art, this cave is art my mother nature. There are the more traditional stalactites and...

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Caves of Maxange

Address

Grottes de Maxange
24480 Le Buisson-de-Cadouin

Contacts

Phone : 05 53 23 42 80

GPS coordinates

44° 50'12.31"N, 0° 55'1.49"E

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