Maxange Caves

LE BUISSON DE CADOUIN

Grottes de Maxange

Descriptive

A stone’s throw from the Dordogne river, the Caves of Maxange offer a rare diversity of concretions: stalactites, stalagmites, numerous aragonite panels covering entire walls, extremely fine fistulas, and above all a unique profusion of rare crystallizations called ” eccentrics ”, absolutely remarkable. These have the particularity of literally defying the laws of gravity.

Let yourself be surprised by this jewel of nature discovered in August 2000, which benefits from a carefully studied layout and sound and light adapted to the underground world. An experienced guide will take you into the mysteries of this unique site.

Easy access for all, Parking, bar, shop specializing in minerals, children’s play area.

National heritage site.
Catering possible in July / August.

Grottes de Maxange
Grottes de MaxangeGallery
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Grottes de MaxangeBouquet of crystals
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Grottes de MaxangeEccentric details
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Grottes de MaxangeEccentric gallery
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Grottes de MaxangeCave ceiling
Grottes de Maxange
Grottes de MaxangeEccentric details
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Grottes de MaxangeConcretions of the cave
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Grottes de MaxangeEccentric gallery
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Grottes de MaxangeEccentric star
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Grottes de MaxangeEccentric shaped butterfly wings

Prices

Adults : 9.50 €
Children (4 to 12 years old) : 5.90 €

Infos

Les Grottes de Maxange
24480 LE BUISSON DE CADOUIN

Phone : 05 53 23 42 80

Email : contact@maxange.com

Site : lesgrottesdemaxange.com

Schedule

In April, May, and June and September, visits depart from:
Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 5:20 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 5:20 p.m.

In October and until November 4 inclusive, tour departures at: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. Closed Saturdays

In July and August, tour departures at: every 20 minutes from 9.20 am.
Last departure at 6:20 p.m.

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