Practical information

Find here all the practical information to prepare your visit to the cave of Pair-non-Pair.

Opening hours

The cave is only open for guided tours. You must book a visit online. To find out more

Online ticketing

The reception, museum area and shop are open

From June 1 to September 30 

9.30 am - 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm - 6.30 pm

From October 1 to May 31

9.30 am - 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm

Closed on Mondays, January 1, May 1 and December 25.

Rates

For individuals

 

Individual rate

13 €

Special rate

11,50 €
 

Special rate

10 €
 

Free admission

 
  • Under 18 years old
  • 18-25 years (citizens of European Union countries and regular non-European residents in France)
  • Disabled person ( only invalidity or priority card) and the accompanying person
  • The first Sunday in January, February, March, November and December
 

For groups

 

Group rate

11,50 €
  • From 20 paying adults
  • Any person coming with a tourism professional, with no minimum number of people
  • Group booking must be made by telephone on : 05 57 68 33 40 (online ticketing only for individuals) or by email : pair-non-pair@monuments-nationaux.fr
 

Prepare your visit

  • The tour is only open to children aged 7 and over.
  • You must arrive 10 minutes early.
  • The temperature inside the cave is 11°C in winter and 16°C in summer.
  • Large bags and backpacks are not permitted.
  • Photos and videos are not permitted in the cave.

Payment method

  • cash
  • credit cards

Access and transport

Pair-non-Pair cave

2, Chemin de Pair-non-Pair
33710 Prignac et Marcamps
How to get there

By car

From Bordeaux, Toulouse or Poitiers: A10, exit at St-André-de-Cubzac, then head for Bourg on the D669, Prignac et Marcamps.

By train

St-André-de-Cubzac station

By bike (Label accueil vélo)

The cave is located near the “Canal des deux mers à vélo” (Two Seas Canal by bike). 

From Bordeaux, turn right at the exit of the village of Prignac et Marcamps, onto the D133.

From Blaye, turn left at the entrance to the village of Prignac et Marcamps, onto the D133.

Services and visiting conditions

  • Car park
  • Free access to the museum
  • Animals are not allowed.
  • The cave is not accessible to wheelchairs. The cave is reached by about thirty steps.
  • Very static visit, 50 minutes standing with no opportunity to sit down.

Disabled access

Find out more about the services and facilities for disabled visitors.

Consult the dedicated page

Vigipirate plan

Level: Urgence attentat of the Vigipirate plan

To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more

Contact us