GROTTE MARGOT ET GROTTE ROCHEFORT

  • Historic site and monument
  • Caves with cave art
  • Archaeological site
  • MAY'NPASS
  • May'Gourde 53
  • Slowlydays
Vallée des grottes de Saulges, 650 chemin de la Roche-Brault, 53270 Thorigné-en-Charnie
The Saulges cave valley is unique in north-west France! Come and discover two caves open to visitors
The Margot cave, with its limestone chambers, is steeped in mystery. The strange legend of Margot rubs shoulders with bats and prehistoric engravings, which will be presented to you on a guided tour.

The Rochefort cave reveals prehistoric human remains thanks to an archaeological dig and a chasm some fifteen metres deep, in which you can admire stalactites, stalagmites and a small underground lake.

Outside in the valley, you can follow hiking trails, visit the prehistory museum, picnic...

Services

Services

Special theme activity
Children's workshop
Lectures
Temporary exhibitions
Point of interest visible without guided tour
Picnic area
Bar
Restaurant
Educational group visits
Guided tours for groups on request
Guided tours for groups
Boutique

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
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Rates

Rates

Single adult
From 9.50€ to 15€

Single adult
From 12.50€

Individual reduced price
From 6€ to 9€

Single child
From 6€ to 9€

Adult group
From 6€ to 9€

Single adult
From 16.50€

Individual reduced price
From 11.50€

Single child
From 11.50€

Individual reduced price
From 8.50€

Single child
From 8.50€

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

Debit cardsDebit cards
Cheques and giro chequesCheques and giro cheques
Holiday chequesHoliday cheques
CashCash

Accepted customers

Accepted customers
  • Individuals
  • Groups

Openings

Openings

From 16 March 2025 until 14 November 2025 -

Medias

Medias

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Location

Location

GROTTE MARGOT ET GROTTE ROCHEFORT
  • MAY'NPASS
  • May'Gourde 53
  • Slowlydays
Vallée des grottes de Saulges, 650 chemin de la Roche-Brault, 53270 Thorigné-en-Charnie

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Access

Access
  • Main road : par Thorigné en Charnie at 2km
  • Motorway : par Vaiges at 10km
  • Railway station : LAVAL at 36km
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