Niaux cave
a prehistoric adventure
Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors at Grotte de Niaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ariège!
Grotte de Niaux, one of Europe’s most famous prehistoric sites, invites you to a unique immersion in human history. Set in spectacular natural surroundings, it is home to cave paintings dating back over 13,000 years. Take a guided tour and discover these fascinating works, which bear witness to the relationship between prehistoric man and his environment. A journey back in time that will give you a better understanding of the art and life of our ancestors.
A masterpiece
of cave art
Discover the Salon Noir, a unique room where prehistoric art comes to life in the Grotte de Niaux!
The Salon Noir, 700 metres from the entrance to Grotte de Niaux, is a true marvel of prehistoric art. This vast rotunda is home to spectacular paintings of bison, horses, ibex and deer – unrivalled masterpieces of cave art. This mystical place, where you can feel the magic of the past, is also marked by enigmatic signs engraved on the walls. A real journey back in time, where every detail brings us closer to our ancestors and their fascinating world.
School visit
at the prehistoric cave
Offer your students a unique experience at Grotte de Niaux, a journey back in time!
The Grotte de Niaux offers schools an immersive and enriching school visit. Accompanied by specialist guides, pupils discover the mysteries of cave art and prehistoric remains, while exploring a World Heritage site. Thanks to a specially-adapted itinerary, the visit enables children to understand the history of our ancestors through their cave paintings and enigmatic signs. An unforgettable educational experience, perfect for a school trip that combines history, geology and art.
