Welcome to the caves of Sare

Immerse yourself in the bowels of the earth !

The caves of Sare are open!
⚠️ Limited capacity – booking required!

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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Caves of Sare

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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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New opening hours

New opening hours

Published on 30-03-2026 :

The days are getting longer, the opening hours of the caves of Sare too!
From March 30, the caves will be open continuously every day from 9:45am to 6pm, until July 5.


KOBAZULOEN EGUNA 2026

KOBAZULOEN EGUNA 2026

Published on 09-03-2026 :

The day of the Basque caves will take place:
- March 14 and 15 in the Southern Basque Country.
- March 21 and 22 in the Northern Basque Country.

At the caves of Sare, we offer you:
- Weekend of 21/22 March: DRAW
A voucher will be given to you for each visit made. A draw will designate the winners who can win a night with breakfast, in a Pod, at the Izarpe campsite in Navarre, a huge gift basket or tickets for the caves of the LURPEA network!
- Sunday, March 22:
At 10:45: an original creation by Maddi Zubeldia, in Basque, told and sung in the cave, which will recount the meeting between the goddess Luonnotar and a fisherman’s osprey, at the origin of the birth of the world. [FULL]
Throughout the day: A 50% discount will be applied to any online reservation.



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A fascinating cultural journey through time and nature, in the depths of the cave of Lezea.

On-site services

On-site parking

and bus stop in front of the site entrance

Bar with panoramic view

and fast food in summer

Picnic area

in a shady park facing the entrance porch of the caves

Hiking departures

identified and marked

Are not allowed in the cave

Pets, taking photos/videos, strollers

Pictures of the Caves of Sare

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, we let you appreciate the beauty of the caves of Sare, sculpted by water for millennia!

Big meander
Visit of the Caves of Sare
In the depths of the caves of Sare
Entrance porch to the caves of Sare
Site of the caves of Sare
View under the porch of the caves