DARGILAN CAVE

in MEYRUEIS

Between Mount Aigoual, Gorges du Tarn and Millau viaduct, discover the largest cave of Causses and Cévennes: its one-of-a-kind draperie (2000m²), its vivid natural colors.
On a 1km circuit in a magical world, Dargilan cave is a *** site that offers diverse concretions and amazing natural colors (pink cave nickname). This will stay engraved in your memory.
Some LED dynamic lighting, all the while protecting the cave even more, helped reveal this colored cavity, its unsuspected details and its gorgeous volumes.
“If you think you know the most beautiful caves in Europe, go see Dargilan.”, wrote E.A. Martel, father of modern speleology.
“The theatre I have been dreaming about” – Jean Cocteau

Rankings & labels

  • Qualité Sud de France
  • Qualité Tourisme
Additional information :

Recommended site for families: family-friendly cave, orienteering, discovery trail
Suitable for all: E. A. Martel tour – guided tour
Suitable for all, families with young children, photographers, international visitors (multilingual audio guide): 1888: the immersive experience – self-guided tour
For families: Jean SAHUQUET tour (2 hours)
For enthusiasts: Louis BALSAN tour (3 hours)
Shop, minerals, bar and snack bar serving local produce, panoramic terrace and picnic area.
Parking for buse…

We speak : French, English, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Dutch

Pets are allowed

Location accuracy

  • Gorges de la Jonte
  • Causse Noir
Altitude (m) :

860

Activities

Groups

Groups Accepted

Minimum 20 people

Maximum 60 people

Opening

Opening hours from 01 September to 30 September 2026
MondayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:30 am to 05:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 October to 16 October 2026
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Opening hours from 17 October to 01 November 2026
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Opening hours from 02 November to 11 November 2026
MondayOpen from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
FridayOpen from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
SundayOpen from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Opening hours from 12 November to 15 November 2026
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Opening hours from 16 November to 22 November 2026
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Opening hours from 23 November to 18 December 2026
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Opening hours from 19 December to 31 December 2026
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 January to 03 January 2027
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

Visits

Individual visit services

Individual free visit: Permanent

Average visit duration: 01h30

Individual guided tour: Permanent

Average visit duration: 01h30

Group tour services

Self-guided group tour: Upon request

Guided group tour: Upon request

Average visit duration: 01h20

Educational visit services

Average visit duration: 01h30

Booking

Prices

PricingMin.Max.
Adult
15,80 €Not communicated
Child
9,80 €Not communicated
Adult
7,80 €10,80 €
Other
14,20 €Not communicated
Other
8,80 €Not communicated
Adult
10,80 €Not communicated
Child
7,80 €Not communicated
Other
2 €Not communicated

Payment methods

  • Credit card
  • Cheques and postal orders
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash
  • Chips

More information

Address

Grotte de Dargilan
48150 MEYRUEIS

My route via Google Maps

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