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Gargas Cave

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Gargas Cave

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  • Location: Aventignan, Bagnères-De-Bigorre, Occitania, France

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    July 27, 2021

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    The Gargas cave located in the town of Aventignan is an ornate prehistoric cave dating from the Gravetian era and having the particularity of having many painted hands on the walls. From there comes its nickname of cave of the hands. It is open daily from ten to six o'clock every day. For more information: grottedegargas.fr
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    September 20, 2026

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    It is definitely worth visiting this cave. However, telephone reservations are required at +33 5 62988150 and you must be on site 30 minutes before the start of the tour. If you are lucky, you might get a spot on a later tour without registering. Here you can visit the original cave. The tour lasts 50 minutes.
    For us, the timing didn't work out. Behind the house, there is a nice picnic spot and you can visit the exhibition area.
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    Elevation 490 m

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    Location: Aventignan, Bagnères-De-Bigorre, Occitania, France

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