Discovered by Jean Maury on 29 April 1924, The caves of the Great Roc were arranged and opened for the visit in 1927. They open at half the height of an impressive cliff overlooking the Vézère valley in Les Eyzies.
In this place, the spectator amazed circulates in a veritable mineral forest composed of an incredible variety and density of crystallizations rarely equalled in the other caves.
Calcite flows line the soil in places. Of the ceiling hang from sometimes fine stalactites, sometimes imposing and translucent. From the ground leave stalagmites sometimes joining together to create columns. We also admire a lot of eccentrics and draperies highlighted by a light that intensifies the colours of the concretions. A few tens of meters, Visit the Shelters of Laugerie low.
Take advantage of the low Laugerie shelters a few meters away to allow the children to enrich their visit through workshops "animals and prehistoric hunting" and "Cro-Magnon architect".
Nocturnal visits of the cave to the Storm lamp: In the footsteps of Jean Maury
Every Monday in July-August of 20h30 To 22:00
To know the history of prehistory in Périgord, following the footsteps of Jean Maury. Discover the Cave of the great Roc from a different angle, plunge into the darkness in the conditions close to the discovery with the help of storm lamps and live a time out of time.
Grotte du grand Roc was last modified: December 29th, 2022 by Semitour
Equipment
Tariff details
Grotte du Grand Roc rates - 2023
Adults (13 years and over): 8,60 € purchase on site / 8,30 € purchase online
Children (5 to 12 years old): €5.90 purchase on site / €5.70 purchase online
Children (-5 years old): Free
Groups * (20 people):
Adults and school children over 12 years old** : 6,70 €.
Schoolchildren under 12 years old: 3,90 €.
Grand Roc / Laugerie Basse twin ticket - 2023
Individual:
Adult: 12,90 € purchase on site / 12,30 € purchase online
Children (5 to 12 years old): 8,20 € purchase on site / 7,90 € purchase online
Children (-5 years old): Free
Groups * (20 people):
Adults and schoolchildren** over 12 years old: 9.00 €.
Schoolchildren under 12 years old : 6,20 €.
* FROM 20 persons and on reservation; Free attendant and Driver
* * School: 1 free attendant for 10 students/Adults: 1 driver and 1 free attendant
For Laugerie Basse: self-guided tour with digital tablet (guide only on request at the time of booking)
For the cave: guided tour
Duration: 30min
Capacity: 25 pers
In French and English (other languages, depending on the season, consult us)
Bus Parking at 50m
Prehistory and geology pass (Grand Roc/Laugerie Basse/Lascaux/Parc du Thot) :
adults 13 years and over : 38,50€ purchase on site / 36,70€ purchase online
children up to 12 years: €25.20 purchase on site / €24 purchase online
Dates and Times
Grotte du Grand Roc opening hours - 2023
From February 04 to April 07: from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm*.
From April 08 to July 09: from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm
From July 10th to August 27th : from 10am to 7pm
From August 28 to November 05: from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm
From November 06 to December 31: from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm*.
* Admission 1 hour before closing time. Closed on 25 December and 1 January. Closed on Mondays except during school holidays and public holidays.
