Cave of Niaux — Local services in Foix

The cave itself was fantastic. A truly unique experience in a dark cave with torches. It felt like discovering it for the first time which is rare. I am able bodied but parts of this cave are very slippery with some stairs and slopes. The art of course was breathtaking. Having made sure I'd read the rules thoroughly we pre booked our tickets, arrived early, wore warm clothes and didn't take backpacks BUT not being around for the whole of the explanation to the people buying tickets in front of us I must have missed the part about no cameras?? This was never mentioned again, even at the talk before we entered going back over the rules - so I was mortified when our guide reprimanded me strongly in front of a group of strangers for videoing ( not the cave paintings of course but some 19th C graffiti). I spent the next 30 minutes feeling mortified, upset and deeply embarrassed. I believe it should have been explained/ highlighted better at the start to avoid all this. For the amazing experience it gets 5. For access 3. For making...

Visiting this cave was the highlight of a 19 day art tour in Spain. Experiencing the 13, 900 year old artwork surpassed anything I had seen in Spain. The beautifully drawn animals, showing depth, understanding of movement and persepective, left me speechless. You must be able to walk into the caves over uneven, ground, sometimes stepping in puddles, carrying a flashlight that is provided at the site for 35 minutes in, 35 minutes out. You ascend, descend, until you reach the major room, Salon Noir where you remain 30 minutes. No pictures are allowed in order to preserve these phenomenal drawing. The guide was excellent. If you want to experience authentic cave drawings, this is a wonderful site. Even more compelling to me in planning my visit was the fact that I was able to purchase my ticket ahead of time and the fact that this is not a museum; this is the actual cave. I will never forget...

A must see for all that care about human history in general. The cave itself is kept completely dark for conservation reasons, you walk around with your own lamp up to the point where the paintings are. This is where the lights go off and the guide specifically shows you each magnificent piece with light directed at it in a timed manner. The cave itself is completely uninteresting from a geological pov. Caution! Good shoes with a solid grip are a must! This visit is not suitable for children unde 6-7 and for people with reduced mobility, neither is it advisable for claustrophobic persons. The privilege of seeing these unimaginable old pieces that are so clear and almost relatable 16000 years later is priceless and well...