Grotte du Mas-d'Azil, Prehistoric cave system in Le Mas-d'Azil, France.
The Grotte du Mas-d'Azil extends 500 meters through a limestone massif, featuring a monumental entrance 51 meters high and 48 meters wide.
Archaeological excavations reveal human occupation spanning 20,000 years, with discoveries of tools, weapons, and more than 1,300 painted pebbles from prehistoric times.
The cave contains numerous engravings and paintings depicting bison, horses, and geometric patterns, representing the artistic expressions of early human inhabitants.
The D119 road passes through the central section of the cave, while guided tours require visitors to navigate 288 steps during the one-hour exploration.
This natural formation stands as the only cave in the world where both a river and a public road intersect through its passages.
Location: Le Mas-d'Azil
GPS coordinates: 43.06933,1.35551
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
Château de Pailhès
8.1 km
Temple de Carla-Bayle
9.6 km
Musée de la préhistoire du Mas-d'Azil
1.2 km
La Ferme des Reptiles
5.8 km
Temple protestant du Mas-d'Azil
1.4 km
Saint-Étienne du Mas-d'Azil
1.3 km
Église de Sabarat
4.4 km
Birth house of Pierre Bayle
9.5 km
Dolmen du Cap del Pouech
1.4 km
Église Saint-Sernin de Daumazan-sur-Arize
9.2 km
Dolmen de Seigmas
2.9 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Gabre
5 km
Temple protestant de Gabre
5 km
Dolmen de Goudère
5 km
Croix de Daumazan-sur-Arize
9.2 km
Tour du Loup
7.7 km
Église Saint-Michel de Castelnau-Durban
7.8 km
Church of Aigues-Juntes
9.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Bastide-de-Sérou
8.6 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Camarade
5.9 km
La Ferme des Reptiles
5.7 km
Église Saint-Barthélemy de Ponlat
5.4 km
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception dite de la Raynaude de Portetény
2.2 km
Aigues-Juntes war memorial
9.4 km
Église Notre-Dame de Pailhès
8 km
Église de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul de La Grausse
6.2 km
Chapelle du château de Pailhès
8 km
Château de Saint-Barthélémy
5.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes