Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
*** This tour is not accessible for people with reduced mobility ***
Discover who was Cro Magnon, how was life during the ice age and learn the different paleolithic technologies used to make a fire, to light up in a cave and to paint.
Then follow your guide for a private tour (exceptional and rare experience) into a real prehistoric cave with some of the oldest paintings found in the world (30.000 years old, i.e. 12.000 years before Lascaux) but also some of the most beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and columns.
After a scenic drive along the river, you will discover Beynac (Richard the Lion Heart castle), one of the best preserved medieval castle in France, during a private tour.
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance tickets for Cougnac cave - please prepare 11 €/ pers. in cash
Entrance fees for Beynac Castle - please prepare 11 €/ pers. in cash
Departure Point
Pl. Pasteur, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
At the bus stop
Return Details
Pl. Pasteur, 24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
At the bus stop
Grottes de Cougnac, Payrignac, France Guided tour in english
Demonstration of the technology used by Cro Magnon to make a fire, to light up in cave and to paint 105 minutes
Chateau de Beynac, Beynac-et-Cazenac, France Private tour of the medieval castle 60 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
James_S
08 Sep 2023
Our guide was outstanding. Knowledgeable, interesting, friendly and fun. As he grew up in the area, he was able to personalize the tour.
joeandcarolyni
30 Jul 2023
David was a truly wonderful tour guide. He spent time answering questions and providing information on the archaeological and historical background of the sites. We highly recommend this wonderful experience.
MarkG6258
19 Jun 2022
We actually took 3 tours with Exploreo, guided by David. We enjoyed all 3 very much. He is enthusiastic and well versed not only about the sites we saw, but also the history and geography of the area. The visits to the caves with Cross-Magnon art on the walls were eye opening. Also, the troglodyte sites were something I had never heard of before. We booked the tours via internet, using the information provided in one of Rick Steves travel books. David was quick to provide the information we needed and was able to accommodate the dates we had staying in Sarlat.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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