Grotte de Domme

Useful Information

Location:	9 km south of Salat, 45 km south west of Brive.
Open:	MAR-OCT. Out of season, telephone for a reservation.
Fee:
Classification:	Karst cave.
Light:	electric, with ultraviolett light.
Dimension:
Guided tours:	L=450m.
Bibliography:
Address:	Place de la Halle, 24250 Domme, Tel: +33-53-283709, Fax: +33-53-293462.
Last update:	$Date: 2008/10/09 18:29:51 $

History

Description

An artificial tunnel in the centre of this Bastide village leads to a series of highly decorated chambers which was to inspire the artist and writer François Augieras, the author of "Domme ou l'essai d'occupation". The exit is via the natural entrance and the elevator ride back to the surface affords a breathtaking view of the Dordogne valley.

Text by Tony Oldham (2002). With kind permission.

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