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GROTTE MARGOT ET GROTTE ROCHEFORT

The Saulges cave valley is unique in north-west France! Come and discover two caves open to visitors

Address : Vallée des grottes de Saulges 650 chemin de la Roche-Brault
53270 THORIGNE-EN-CHARNIE
FRANCE

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Presentation of: GROTTE MARGOT ET GROTTE ROCHEFORT

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:
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Opening times
from 16/03/2025 to 14/11/2025
Site theme
Caves and shelters containing rock art
Archaeological site
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Conservation area
Prices
Full adult price from 9.50€ to 15.00€ (1 grotte ou 2 grottes)
Full adult price starting from 12.50€ (1 grotte + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarif Adulte)
Discounted rate from 6.00€ to 9.00€ (Porteurs des cartes étudiant, demandeur d'emploi, handicapés, May N'Pass, CNAS, COS, Cezam.)
Children's price from 6.00€ to 9.00€ (1 grotte ou 2 grottes Enfant : 5 à 18 ans)
Group price from 6.00€ to 9.00€ (groupes + de 10 personnes et maximum 15 ou 25 personnes selon la grotte visitée.)
Full adult price starting from 16.50€ (2 grottes + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs adulte plein.)
Discounted rate starting from 11.50€ (2 grottes + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs adulte réduit. (étudiant, demandeur d'emploi, handicapés, May N'Pass, CNAS, COS, Cezam).)
Children's price starting from 11.50€ (2 grottes + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs enfant de 5 à 18 ans.)
Discounted rate starting from 8.50€ (1 grotte + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarif adulte réduit.)
Children's price starting from 8.50€ (1 grotte + accès au musée de Préhistoire. Tarifs enfant de 5 à 18 ans.)
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
Visits
Guided tours on request (individuelles): Yes
Guided tours (individuelles): Yes
Average duration of visit (individuelles) : @duration of visit
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Guided tours (groupes): Yes
Average duration of visit (groupes) : @duration of visit
Visit languages
Visit: French
Audio guide: German, English, French, Dutch
Billboards: French
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
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Musée de Préhistoire - Vallée des grottes de Saulges
Musée de Préhistoire - Vallée des grottes de Saulges
Musée de Préhistoire - Vallée des grottes de Saulges
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P.Beltrami-Mayenne Tourisme
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