Opening hours, prices, and reservations
Please read before booking your tickets
The tour of the Rouffignac cave lasts approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes aboard an electric train in a cold (55°F/13°C) and humid environment.
It is not possible to leave before the end of the tour, which includes extensive commentary.
For these reasons, we do not believe that a visit to the Rouffignac cave is particularly suitable for children under the age of 3.
2026 season opening dates
Every day from March 29 to November 1, 2026
- March 29 to June 30: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- July 1 to August 31: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- September 1 to November 1: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Groups of at least 20 people are welcome by appointment only from March 1 to November 1. Please contact us at +33 (0)5 53 05 41 71 or by
2026 season prices
Families: Adults: €12 and Children (5-12 years old): €8
Children under 5 visit free of charge, but must sit on an adult's lap on the electric train.
Reduced rates for people with disabilities upon presentation of proof.
If you are visiting as a group (by appointment, minimum 20 people): Adults: €9 and Schoolchildren: €6
Tickets can still be purchased on site, but only on a day-to-day basis and subject to availability.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or returned.
If you have booked through our online ticket office, you must arrive at the cave entrance 20 minutes before your tour time to collect your tickets at reception.
Reservations are open approximately 5 weeks in advance.
Practical information:
There are guided tours in french or in english.
Nevertheless, viseo-guide exists in english, dutch, german, spanish, italian, portuguese, hebrbrew, chinese, japanese and russian.
Fares : 1,50 euros
The cave is accessible from the A89 motorway via exits 16 (coming from Bordeaux) and 17 (coming from Brive, Paris, or Clermont-Ferrand).
The cave is located 4 km south of the village of Rouffignac, following the D32.
- The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- There's a souvenir shop with a "Prehistory" bookshop on site.
- Outside, in an unspoilt natural setting, you can enjoy a shaded picnic area and a number of walking trails.
- A cave is an authentic environment, cold, dark and damp. At Rouffignac, the visit lasts more than 1 hour, and the use of the electric train is synonymous with immobility. Bring warm clothing.
- For conservation reasons, animals are not accepted.
- Payment methods accepted are cash (euros) and credit cards (Visa and Mastercard).
- American Express bank cards are not accepted.