GROTTE MARGOT ET GROTTE ROCHEFORT
Come and enjoy a unique underground experience north of the Loire!
The Margot cave, with its limestone chambers, is steeped in mystery. The strange legend of Margot rubs shoulders with bats and prehistoric engravings, which will be presented to you on a guided tour.The Rochefort cave reveals prehistoric human remains thanks to an archaeological dig and a chasm some fifteen metres deep, in which you can admire stalactites, stalagmites and a small underground lake.
Outside in the valley, you can follow hiking trails, visit the prehistory museum, picnic by the river, try your hand at climbing and caving...
Caves must be booked in advance all year round:
Book and pay online.
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Vallée des grottes de Saulges 650 chemin de la Roche-Brault
53270 THORIGNE-EN-CHARNIE
FRANCE
53270 THORIGNE-EN-CHARNIE
FRANCE
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Practical information
Opening times
from 16/03/2026 to 14/11/2026
Site theme
Caves and shelters containing rock art
Archaeological site
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Conservation area
Access map, location
Road (national / local) : 2 km
Motorway : 10 km
SNCF train station : 36 km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Bar cafeteria tea room
Restaurant
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted from 10 to 25 persons
Pets not allowed (Animaux acceptés sur le site naturel, tenus en laisse)
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Prices
Full adult price starting from 12€ (1 grotte + accès libre au musée de Préhistoire)
Full adult price starting from 16€ (2 grottes + accès libre au musée de Préhistoire )
Discounted rate starting from 8€ (1 grotte + accès au musée.
Enfant, étudiant, demandeur d'emploi, personne en situation de handicap, groupe (10 et +), famille nombreuse, May'N Pass, CNAS, COS (Coëvrons), CEZAM, Amhappy, Club employés.
Sur présentation d'un justificatif.)
Full adult price starting from 5€ (Visite libre du musée.)
Discounted rate starting from 11€ (2 grottes + accès au musée.
Enfant, étudiant, demandeur d'emploi, personne en situation de handicap, groupe (10 et +), famille nombreuse, May'N Pass, CNAS, COS (Coëvrons), CEZAM, Amhappy, Club employés.
Sur présentation d'un justificatif.)
Discounted rate starting from 3.5€ (Visite libre du musée.
Enfant, étudiant, demandeur d'emploi, personne en situation de handicap, groupe (10 et +), famille nombreuse, May'N Pass, CNAS, COS (Coëvrons), CEZAM, Amhappy, Club employés.
Sur présentation d'un justificatif.)
Full adult price starting from 6€ (Musée guidé (visite ou animation), selon la programmation. Tarif unique)
Full adult price starting from 3€ (Animation extérieure. Tarif unique)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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