Caves of Isturitz and Oxocelhaya Caves and chasms in Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue

Unique caves in the Basque Country classified as HISTORICAL MONUMENTS. Sites & Museums in the Basque Country - ISCA - IFRAO - ANECAT - CARP: European Cultural Routes.

* 30 minutes from BIARRITZ and 1 hour from Pau, between Lascaux and Altamira.

Discovery of an emblematic site of prehistory, living memory of our humanity. A GUIDED TOUR for 2 CAVES : "ISTURITZ" - a reference for the history of Man, decorated cave of the Pyrenean-Cantabrian chain - and "OXOCELHAYA" - a sanctuary, mineral jewel, vast cathedral of time rich in concretions.

Panoramic view of the "preserved ARBEROUE VALLEY".
Two stars ** in the MICHELIN Green Guide.
1 HOUR guided tours.
reservation strongly recommended, refer to our website.

Themed visits:

•Sound visit: sound and sensory experience in 4 emblematic rooms of the cave (from 12 years old) 15 people maximum, last visit on Sundays.
• Art & prehistory conference visit: with a prehistorian for 1h30 (from 15 years old) 15 people maximum
• Photo tour: Take your photos with a tripod and your equipment, for 1h30 in the cave (from 5 to 8 people maximum)
• Premium VIP visit: a special and private visit
For all information and prices: contact us

CULTURAL SPACES: workshops and conferences: refer to the website

* Access to the MUSEUM AREA is FREE.
* "Nature and Prehistory" shop - Drinks.
* Hikes: Emilie trail - Route du Fromage Ossau Iraty.
* July / August: TERROIR SNACK
* ACCESS: A 64 exit 3 or 4 – Michelin map 234
* OPEN from MARCH 15 to NOVEMBER 15 - 7 days a week

School holidays and public holidays: 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last visit) + cro-mignons visit on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4.30 p.m.

Cro-Mignon July/August on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:40 p.m.
FAMILY TICKET PARENTS + 3 CHILDREN (paying) visit + access to the museum 35€

Hours of operation:

* March - April - May - October – November: Visits every day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last visit)
* School holidays and public holidays: 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last visit).
* June – September: Visits every day at 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last visit).
* July – August: Visits every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last visit). "Cro-mignons" visit (6 to 10 years accompanied, 3 days a week: Monday Wednesday and Friday at 4.40 p.m.) and during school holidays at 4.30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by reservation.

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