The Niaux cave is unique and this is not a false promise. The 1h45 guided tour allows you to admire, like nowhere else, the authentic paintings of our ancestors which are concentrated in the Salon Noir. No facsimiles here but superb paintings of animals associated with enigmatic signs that transport you to distant times for a sacred adventure.
ATTENTION: The cave is neither equipped nor lit, the route (2,5km in total) is uneven and must be done in a limited time, which is why the visit is impossible for people with motor disabilities, strongly not recommended for children under 6 and people with mobility difficulties.
> Walking poles, all bags - whatever their size or shape -, canes, strollers, baby carriers and photos are prohibited.
Additional Information :
The visit to the cave is guided and lasts approximately 1h45/ The conservation rules are strict there in order to preserve the places, the cave is neither fitted out nor lit, the route (2,5km in total) is hilly and must be to do in a limited time, which is why the visit is not possible for people with motor disabilities, strongly not recommended for children under 6 and people with mobility difficulties.
Location
Ariège Pyrenees
Prices / Opening
Adult: 16 € Child: 12 € Large family: 49,50 € Student: € 13
Price | Min. | Max. |
---|---|---|
Adult (from 16/12/2024 to 04/01/2026) |
Min. 16€ | |
Kids (from 16/12/2024 to 04/01/2026) |
Min. 12€ | |
Big family (from 16/12/2024 to 04/01/2026) Valid for two adults and two children. |
Min. 49,50€ | |
Student fee (from 16/12/2024 to 04/01/2026) For students under 26 years old. |
Min. 13€ |
Payment method
- Bank / credit card
- Cheque
- Classic Holiday Vouchers
- Cash
- Online payment
- Contactless payment
- Apple Pay
Opening
From January 06 to February 09, 2025 | |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | Open |
Sunday | Open |
From 10 February to 02 November 2025 | |
Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Open |
Thursday | Open |
Friday | Open |
Saturday | Open |
Sunday | Open |
From 03/09 to 2025/XNUMX | |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | Open |
Sunday | Open |
From 10/16 to 2025/XNUMX | |
Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | Open |
Sunday | Open |
From November 17 to 21 December 2025 | |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday | Open |
Sunday | Open |
From December 22, 2025 to January 04, 2026 | |
Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Open |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Open |
Saturday | Open |
Sunday | Open |
Activities
- From 6 years old)
- Groups welcome up to 25 people
Customers
- Groups welcome