Proumeyssac chasm

Camping Dordogne near the Gouffre de Proumeyssac

Nicknamed the Crystal Cathedral, legend has it that this hole was the devil’s abode, due to the smoke rising from it. Explored in 1907, the different galleries show stalactites, monoliths and stalagmites. The chasm has the particularity of having a petrifying fountain that transforms in one year simple handmade pottery into shiny limestone objects. There are two ways to visit: – The traditional way, via a tunnel. A 45-minute tour with guides. – Via a rotating gondola allowing a 360 degree view. Sounds and lights complete this grandiose construction of nature. Visit the largest equipped cave in the Dordogne.

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Continue your journey in the heart of the Dordogne Valley and discover many activities for the whole family.

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