Le Buisson-De-Cadouin: Cave Art, Abbey History and Market

Le Buisson-De-Cadouin offers several distinct reasons to plan a stay: prehistoric cave art, historic architecture, a bamboo garden and a weekly market. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first decide which focus matters most for your trip; check current visitor information and train times to suit your dates. The sights differ both in subject and in how a visit is organised: the exhibition about Cussac should be distinguished from the cave, which is not open to the public, while Maxange is explored on guided tours.

Cussac Cave: Cave Art and Exhibition

Cussac Cave brings together cave art and human burials from the Gravettian period, around 30,000 years ago. For conservation and safety reasons, the cave is not open to the public. The exhibition about the cave is separate: it is designed as a freely accessible presentation of its archaeological riches. The exhibition opened in October 2024; its full-scale facsimiles include the discovery panel and Burial Locus 2. As access arrangements and exhibition details may change, check them before your visit.

Maxange: Calcite Formations and Guided Tours

Maxange Cave has a geological focus: it contains rare eccentric calcite formations. The cave is explored on guided tours, whose arrangements may change seasonally. Therefore, check the latest visitor information before your trip. The temperature inside the cave is 13°C all year round. While this temperature applies regardless of the season, guided tour arrangements may vary seasonally.

Cadouin Abbey and Historic Walk

The former Cadouin Abbey was founded in 1115; Géraud de Sales was involved in the construction of the first buildings. The abbey preserves its church, cloister and communal buildings. The cloister is a reconstruction in the late Gothic Flamboyant style, dating from the late 15th century. The foundation and the construction of the cloister therefore refer to different historical periods. A historic walk uses information panels and a map available from the tourist office to explore the village and abbey. If you plan to take this walk, check locally whether the visitor materials are still available.

Market, Garden and Rail Connections

A weekly market is held in Le Buisson every Friday morning. The day of the week can be a helpful point of reference if a market visit is part of your travel plans. Check the municipal schedule in advance.

Planbuisson Bamboo Garden covers two hectares and offers a horticultural focus alongside the historical and underground themes. Le Buisson railway station has train connections towards Bergerac, Périgueux, Les Eyzies de Tayac and Sarlat. Check the current timetable before departure so you can plan your journey around your specific dates.

Discover more destinations: Razac-De-Saussignac, Champcevinel, Tamniès, Calviac-En-Périgord, La Boissière-D'ans, Doissat, Paussac-et-Saint-Vivien, Javerlhac-Et-La-Chapelle-Saint-Robert.

For the broader travel overview: Dordogne.