Welcome to the caves of Sare

Immerse yourself in the bowels of the earth !

As the number of visitors is limited, booking is essential.

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Atypical geology, Natural habitat site, Place of myths, Origins of the Basque people...

Discover a site of great historical and cultural richness, a jewel of our local heritage !

In the basque country

A must in the Basque Country, the prehistoric caves of Sare are located in Sare, typical village of Labourd, classified among the most beautiful villages in France.

You will find us to 10km of the "Petit train de La Rhune" and 30min of basque coast.

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You can visit the LEZEA cave but also the museum and the megalithic park.

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A visit for everyone !

A visit for families, couples, friends or solo!

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Partly accessible to people with reduced mobility and adapted for the hearing-impaired. > Learn more

Guided tour in French, Basque, Spanish or English.

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October schedules

Published on 30-09-2025 :

Change of hours for the month of October!
The caves of Sare will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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MARRUMAKA week-end

Published on 25-09-2025 :

The “Marrumaka” fest at the caves of Sare is coming soon!
Join us on October 4 and 5 for a special weekend dedicated to Basque mythology.
IMPORTANT: during these two days, the site will be exclusively dedicated to the event. No guided tours of the cave will be offered.

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