Discovered by Jean Maury on April 29, 1924, the Grand Roc cave was built and opened to visitors in 1927. It opens halfway up an impressive cliff overlooking the Vézère valley at Les Eyzies.
Here, the amazed onlooker walks through a veritable mineral forest, with an incredible variety and density of crystallizations rarely matched in other caves. Calcite flows carpet the floor in places. From the ceiling hang stalactites, sometimes fine, sometimes imposing and translucent. From the floor, stalagmites sometimes join to form columns. There are also many eccentrics and draperies, highlighted by light that intensifies the colors of the concretions.
In addition to the classic guided tours, the Grand Roc cave offers a unique experience during the school vacations: night tours by storm lamp.
Follow in the footsteps of Jean Maury, the discoverer of the cave, and discover prehistory in Périgord in a mysterious and authentic atmosphere. Plunged into darkness, lit only by the flickering glow of your storm lamp, you'll discover the Grand Roc cave as it was when it was first discovered. A timeless experience, rich in emotion and wonder...
Grotte du grand Roc was last modified: October 24th, 2025 by Semitour
