Grottes d'Isturitz et d'Oxocelhaya

Unique caves of the Basque Country classified as HISTORICAL MONUMENTS. Sites & Museums in the Basque Country - I.S.C.A - I.F.R.A.O - A.N.E.C.A.T - C.A.R.P: European Cultural Routes.

* 30 minutes from BIARRITZ and 1 hour from Pau, between Lascaux and Altamira.

Discovery of an emblematic prehistoric site, living memory of our Humanity. A GUIDED TOUR for 2 CAVES: "ISTURITZ" - a reference for the history of Man, cave decorated with the Pyrenean chain Cantabrian - and "OXOCELHAYA" - a sanctuary, a mineral gem, a vast cathedral of time rich in concretions.

Panoramic view of the “preserved ARBEROUE VALLEY”.
Two stars ** in the MICHELIN Green Guide.
Guided tours of 1 HOUR.
reservation strongly recommended, refer to our web.

THEME OF THE YEAR 2021: "prehistoric adornments"

Theme tours :

• "Art & Prehistory" Sundays at 10:30 am, dates on the web.
• "Geological Discovery" and “Photo Special” by appointment.
• "Sonore & Sensitive" last visit every Sunday by reservation.

CULTURAL SPACES: workshops and conferences: refer to the website

* Access to the MUSEUM AREA is FREE.
* "Nature and Prehistory" shop - Drinks.
* Hiking: Emilie trail - Rte du Fromage Ossau Iraty.
* July / August: TERROIR SNACK
* ACCESS: A 64 exit 3 or 4 - Michelin Map 234
* OPEN from MARCH 15 to NOVEMBER 15 - 7 days a week - ALL PUBLIC - and all year GROUPS by appointment

With family, UNDER 7 years FREE.

OPENING TIME :

* March - April - May - October - November: Visits every day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last visit)
* School holidays and public holidays: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last visit).
* June - September: Visits every day at 10:30 am & 11:30 am and 2 pm to 5 pm (last visit).
* July - August: Visits every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last visit). "Cro-mignons" visit (4 to 8 years old accompanied, 3 days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday by reservation at 10:30 am)

FOR A VIRTUAL TOUR, CLICK HERE!

Downloads:

• Download document: tarifs-2021.pdf