Visite The « Gouffre de Proumeyssac « Dubbed « Crystal Cathedral » Proumeyssac is now the largest developed cave in the Périgord. : 05 53 07 27 47 - Fax : 05 53 54 75 03 - proumeyssac@perigord.com From one of these water pours down adding to the pools of water on the floor below.One edge of the cavern is a huge wall of stalactites, stalagmites and columns. Visit the Gouffre de Proumeyssac near to Le Bugue and see the incredible 'Cathedral of Crystal'.The caves of Proumeyssac are mainly one huge cavern and inside are some incredible collections of stalactites and stalagmites. : 05 53 07 27 47 - proumeyssac@perigord.com Le Gouffre de Proumeyssac est de nouveau ouvert à la visite depuis le 7 juin. GOUFFRE DE PROUMEYSSAC - Route de Proumeyssac - 24260 Audrix - Tel.
Déjà célèbre au XVIIIe siècle pour ses terrifiantes légendes, le Gouffre de Proumeyssac ne fut exploré qu’en 1907. Originaly this was operated by a horse but is now an electrical winch.Most visitors arrive at a high level in the cave and the lights are turned off (this can be a bit alarming for small children). Some are broken and this is apparently partly due to early visitors who took souvenirs and partly due to earthquakes which took place during the course of the caves development.Before the existence of the Gouffre de Proumeyssac was known there were already legends surrounding the 'Trou du diable', the 'devil's hole'. : 05 53 07 27 47 - Fax : 05 53 54 75 03 / proumeyssac@perigord.com The stench from this added to the myth. Par un tunnel, on accède facilement à cette immense voûte souterraine aux parois ornées d’une multitude de cristallisations d’une densité et d’une beauté exceptionnelles.
Histoire du Gouffre de Proumeyssac.
In the winter the hole emits a mist in the same way that rivers do on a cold day in winter, this was thought to be smoke from the fires of hell by the locals.Also the whole was used as a general tipping site for old rubbish, dead animals etc.
The hole at the top of the cave, through which the basket is lowered, was known to the locals. : 05 53 07 27 47 - proumeyssac@perigord.com Baptisé « Cathédrale de cristal » pour son immense voûte souterraine ornée d’une multitude de concrétions le Gouffre de Proumeyssac se transforme cette année en Through a tunnel, it has easy access to this huge underground vault, walls are adorned with countless crystallizations of density and exceptional beauty. Cependant les consignes sanitaires restent strictes pour s’assurer de la sécurité sur le site et pendant la visite. It re-opened after the war and the horse was replaced by electricity Then in 1956 a tunnel was built providing the easy access today's visitors enjoy.The Gouffre de Proumeyssac is situated at Le Bugue.Guided visits take about 45 minutes and in April to mid September the caves are open all day including lunchtime.March, end September, October: 9.30-12.00 and 14.00-17.30Caves are about 14° inside so bring something warm to wear.
by the basket lowered by a horse. The spectacle is very beautiful with the stalactites and the strangely 'terrassed' pools all lit up to great benefit.A walk then takes you around the cavern to see close up the different formations.Visitors are asked not to touch the stalactites as they are fragile. Bâptisé « Cathédrale de cristal », Proumeyssac est aujourd’hui la plus grande cavité aménagée du Périgord. From the ceiling hang four huge stalactite formations.
The whole proved to be a good dumping ground for dead bodies and these disappearing travellers also added to the area's reputation and the whole being seen as a gateway to hell.It wasn't until 1907 that the first tentative moves were made to explore the hole and the cavern was discovered. Déjà au 18ème Siècle, le gouffre de Proumeyssac est connu en Dordogne pour ses légendes terrifiantes: il existe un orifice fumant sur les hauteurs du petit village d’Audrix au bord du chemin par lequel on aurait vu sortir des flammes. Venez suivre l’actualité du Gouffre sur nos réseaux sociauxLe Gouffre de Proumeyssac est de nouveau ouvert à la visite depuis le 7 juin.Dans le parc et le hall d’accueil les règles de distanciation et les gestes barrières sont toujours en vigueur (masque obligatoire dans le hall d’accueil).Nous avons réduit notre capacité d’accueil journalière de 20%.GOUFFRE DE PROUMEYSSAC - Route de Proumeyssac - 24260 Audrix - Tel. Explore the Gouffre de Proumeyssac One edge of the cavern is a huge wall of stalactites, stalagmites and columns.