The Caves of Sare Caves and chasms in Sare

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm

Opens at 10:00 am

Closing

  • December 25, 2024
  • January 1, 2025

Useful information

  • Petit Futé
  • Gites de France

Location : In the countryside

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Basque spoken
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Disable access
  • English spoken
  • Eusko Local currency of the Basque Country
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Spanish spoken
  • English
    • An original exploration of the underground world!

      20km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in the heart of a remarkable natural and historical area, lies a prehistoric site where the echoes of a thousand-year-old human adventure vibrate...

      More than just a history or geology lesson, the guided tour of the caves of Sare takes you on a journey in the footsteps of our ancestors, where emotions mingle with the murmurings of the earth. It's a chance to grasp and reconnect with the deep bond that unites us with nature, the source of our beliefs and our cultures.

      The megalithic park and site museum are open to the public and provide an opportunity to add to the knowledge acquired during the guided tour.

      A unique, educational and entertaining experience for young and old alike, to be enjoyed whatever the weather, sheltered and at 14° all year round!


      A protected site:

      The caves of Sare are part of the Natura 2000 network. They are home to a wealth of flora and fauna, some of which are endemic to the area. Inside the caves, special care and protection is given to some of the site's inhabitants... the bats!


      Relaxation and eating out:

      A picnic area, a bar open all year round and a panoramic dining room (open in summer) are available to enjoy the soothing atmosphere of the site.


      Opening hours 2024 :

      • From 02 to 07 January: daily from 1pm to 5pm.
      • February (from 12), March, November (from 4), December: Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm / Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.
      • From 18 March to 03 November: daily from 10am to 6pm.

      Closing days: 25 December 2024 and 1 January 2025.


      Prices 2024:

      • Adults : €10
      • Children (aged 5 to 13): €6
      • Teenager (14 - 17 years) / Student : €8.50
      • Family Pass: €32 (2 adults and 3 children paying on site)

      Reduced rates for people with disabilities and for groups of more than 15 people.


      Bookings:

      Given the limited number of people per visit, advance booking is compulsory.

      Reservations can be made online or at one of the 19 tourist offices of the Basque Country Tourist Office.


      PLEASE NOTE :

      Animals, pushchairs and photos/videos are not permitted in the cave.

      For full information, visit the website: www.grottesdesare.fr

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Traveller Reviews The Caves of Sare

4.4 sur 5 5139 reviews

  • Oyuna Tsybikova

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Oyuna Tsybikova on 05/09/2023

    Incredible cave, gigantic, millions of years old, light show with a tour, bonus: dolmens and very small museum on site. That cave is so worth seeing, that's why you can't take pictures inside.

  • Esthela Crocker

    3 sur 5 Reviews posted by Esthela Crocker on 22/07/2022

    It is a place full of history however during the visit this is not pointed out accordingly. In any case we had a good time, a little smaller than what we were expecting and taking pictures is not allowed inside the cave.

  • Lucia Palmer

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Lucia Palmer on 04/10/2020

    Very interesting .deep down into the hillside by 900 meters .easy walking. And plenty of steps to take you up or down .fossils galore .Water worn passages .evidence of the stone age man living areas .well worth a visit .

Traveller Reviews The Caves of Sare

4.0 sur 5 1032 reviews

  • "The place needs more English signs"

    2 / 5 Reviews posted by 05_Rose3 (Ace, Texas) on 22/11/2023

    The leaflets and signages in English are not adequate. It is a very cold place that needs double jacketed visitors.

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  • "Nature's own artistic work"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by John D (Strasbourg, France) on 12/06/2023

    Well organised with capable guide. Site of geological interest with magnificent rock formations, well illuminated and competently explained. Thank you for a pleasant visit.

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  • "Good on rainy day"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by sell2kilo on 26/07/2019

    Good experience with family - no waiting time at entrance. Tour only in French. Fair prices at restaurant.

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The Caves of Sare

Address

Grottes de Sare
64310 Sare

GPS coordinates

43° 16'6.85"N, 1° 34'15.97"W

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