The Cave of Lastournelle Discovering the underground natural heritage of Sainte-Colombe-de-Villeneuve

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 01:45 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Opens at 01:45 pm

Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Vallée du Lot

Services

  • Cash
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • Garden
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Snack
  • Terrace
  • English
    • Explore the underground natural heritage of Nouvelle-Aquitaine

      The cave is entirely natural and still active. The geology of the terrain dates back more than 25 million years, from the end of the Tertiary era, then an underground river dug a beautiful gallery that continues to adorn itself with an infinity of stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, columns and other calcite concretions.


      Discovery

      The Lastournelle Cave was discovered in 1878 by farmers who were digging a well to find water. They did not find water but an underground wonder. It is a family cave. The grandfather of the current owner discovered the entrance and made the arrangements and opened it to the public in 1957. The Lastournelle Cave has therefore been an extraordinary family heritage for three generations.


      Various educational and family visits offered

      You will marvel along 7 rooms with different landscapes designed and sculpted by Mother Nature.

      45-minute guided tour at 14°C.

      In hot or rainy weather, it is a perfect place to spend time with family or friends discovering the richness of the underground natural heritage of Lot-et-Garonne.

      • Authentic visit to an unlit cave with flashlights to discover the cave like speleologists.
      • Visit on the way there in the unlit cave (with a flashlight) and on the way back the cave is lit.
      • Visit with lighting enhancement.
      • Themed events, fun and cultural activities and workshops: P'tite Aventure Speleologique (treasure hunt in the extinct cave) Halloween (unusual visit with a witch), Christmas (experience the magic of Christmas in a magical place)...


      Services on the site

      • A bar/snack bar to refresh yourself or eat and a shop (souvenirs, semi-precious stones, stuffed animals, etc.) are available on site.
      • To enjoy our beautiful park, outdoor games are at your disposal: slide, tunnel-cave, bat game (giant goose game), Lastournelle game (treasure hunt with a little surprise to win), giant wooden games, picnic tables...
      • For nature lovers, hikers or sports enthusiasts (on foot, horseback or mountain bike): a magnificent hiking trail is located on the site of the Lastournelle cave towards Lake Baniérettes (swimming prohibited).

      https://www.tourisme-lotetgaronne.com/itineraires/sainte-colombe-de-villeneuve-les-grottes-de-lastournelles/
      https://www.tourisme-lotetgaronne.com/itineraires/sainte-colombe-de-villeneuve-la-balade-du-lac-de-banierettes/


      Opening days and hours

      Reservations strongly recommended at 05 53 40 08 09 or 06 63 88 90 60.
      It is 14°C in the cave and the ground is damp, bring a jacket and sports shoes.


      In April:

      • Visits at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.;
      • Activities during school holidays.


      In May and June

      • Visits at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.


      In July and August:

      • In the morning, dare to visit the unlit cave, by the light of the flashlight (which we lend) to discover the cave like speleologists.
      • At 12 noon, visit to the unlit cave on the way there and visit to the lit cave on the way back.
      • In the afternoon, visit with lighting enhancement


      Visiting hours from July 1 to 10: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
      Visiting hours from July 11 to August 20 : from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - visiting hours vary depending on crowds.
      Visiting hours from August 21 to 31 : 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.

      In September:

      • 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: tour with lighting enhancement.


      In October and November:

      • During the All Saints' Day holidays;
      • Halloween activities: The Witch, the return... Unusual activity to share with family or friends in the cave.


      In December:

      • During the winter holidays;
      • Christmas-themed activities: Magical Journey under the Continents. A magical and cultural outing to enjoy with family or friends, a change of scenery guaranteed!


      Prices for visits:

      • 7€50/adult;
      • €5.50/child (4 to 12 years old).


      Animation prices:

      • €7.50/participant (from 4 years old);
      • CB and ANCV holiday vouchers accepted.


      Geographical location

      The Lastournelle Cave is located in Sainte-Colombe-de-Villeneuve in New Aquitaine, in Lot-et-Garonne – between Bordeaux and Toulouse, and more precisely between Agen and Villeneuve-sur-Lot.

      • To come from Villeneuve-sur-Lot, take the direction Pujols/Prayssas then follow our signs.
      • To come from Agen, take the direction La Croix-Blanche/Villeneuve sur Lot, turn at La Croix Blanche then follow our signs.
      • To come from Marmande or Casteljaloux, take the direction of Ste Livrade-sur-Lot/Villeneuve sur Lot, at the roundabout at Ste Livrade take the direction of Agen-Grotte de Lastournelle then follow our signs.
      • To come from Fumel or Monflanquin, take the direction of Villeneuve-sur-Lot then Pujols/Prayssas and follow our signs.


      Contact

      • Telephone: 05 53 40 08 09 or 06 63 88 90 60 ;
      • Email address: contact@grotte-de-lastournelle.fr ;
      • Postal address: 1851 route des grottes de Lastournelle 47300  Sainte Colombe de Villeneuve ;
      • Website: https://www.grotte-de-lastournelle.fr.


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Traveller Reviews The Cave of Lastournelle

4.5 sur 5 804 reviews

  • thierry genart

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by thierry genart on 20/01/2025

  • Julie Braneyre Escala

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Julie Braneyre Escala on 07/01/2025

  • Anno Niem

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Anno Niem on 27/12/2024

    Beautiful cave. The owner (granddaughter of the man who discovered the cave) gave an interesting tour (also in English). Before the tour, there was a treasure hunt for children. With the solution they can get a surprise (a beautiful stone that they can choose themselves). Our son loved this. He loved visiting the cave. Thank you. :)

Traveller Reviews The Cave of Lastournelle

4.0 sur 5 167 reviews

  • "Worth to visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by joannaz468 (Evesham, United Kingdom) on 16/06/2024

    We recently visited the Grotte de Lastournelle . Absolutely amazing place. You are in a different world. We booked our tour in advance and we were very lucky to have a private tour with a fantastic...

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  • "Gr8 Site for a visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 123keithl on 25/08/2018

    We visited on a cooler day late afternoon and had an entertaining tour of around 45 minutes hosted by Hugo. He was extremely well organised splitting English and non English speaking into groups and...

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  • "Small, but well worth the visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by thetrumblefamily (Bourne, United Kingdom) on 16/08/2018

    We are a family of 5 (10, 6 & 2) The cave is smaller in comparison to a lot in France, but this is one of the nicest ones we have been too. The children loved it. Lovely touch to give the children...

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The Cave of Lastournelle

Address

1851 route des Grottes de Lastournelles
47300 Sainte-Colombe-de-Villeneuve

Contacts

Phone : 05 53 40 08 09

Cell : 06 63 88 90 60

GPS coordinates

44° 20'30.05"N, 0° 39'26.4"E

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