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Isturitz and Oxocelhaya Caverns

Only 30 minutes from the Coast and Saint Jean Pied de Port, the ornamented caverns belong to the Pyreneo-Cantabric chain. 

 

A must ! A visit to these caves is of great prehistoric and geological interest. One visit for the 2 caves.

 

The astounding Cathedral of Time:  A cathedral of stone, etched and carved by water over thousands of years.

 

Noted 2 stars in the Green Michelin Guide!



      


Address :

    Grottes d’Isturitz et Oxocelhaya
    64640 Saint Martin d’Arberoue

    Donamartiri.
    Accès A64 - Bayonne/Pau - sortie 3 ou 4.
    Carte Michelin 234.


    Tel.: +33 (0) 5 59 29 64 72
    Fax : +33 (0) 5 59 47 30 17

    Email : grottes.isturitz@gmail.com
    Website : www.grottes-isturitz.com



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Grottes d’Isturitz et Oxocelhaya

Hours  :

    Open all year round for groups with reservation and open from the March 15th to November 15th for the public.


    March – April – May – October – November : Guided visits from 2 to 5pm (last visit). Additional visits on holidays at 11am.

    June – September : Daily visits at 11am and 12am and from 2pm to 5pm (last visit).


    July – August : Daily visits from 10am to 6pm (last visit). 15 july / 15 august : Free familiary animation from 3pm.
    (20 july / 30 august: Limited visits 1 000 pers/day).


    • Each Sunday at 11am there is a special visit in french : Prehistory and Art. Reservation needed.


    • Geology visit in french (5 pers. mini). Reservation needed.


    • In spring and autumn :The meetings of Isturitz
    (
    artistics events). Association Isturitz et Oxocelhaya.

     

    Entry fees :

  Consult prices list

 

Pratical Information :

- Guided visit 45 min during (several languages)

    - Museum souvenir shop Nature and Prehistory

    - Cafeteria - in July and August restaurant services

    - Nearby walking tours and outings : Path of Emilie

    - Family animations, workshop conferences : Aulame, prehistoric mediation - Tel: 05 59 29 41 83.