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The Isturitz and Oxocelhaya caves

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Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue

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Thirty minutes from Bayonne, in Saint-Martin-d'Arberoue, the two caves make up a single site for European prehistory. Famous, worldwide, occupied since 80,000 BC. J.-C., the Caves are decorated with magnificent and surprising concretions. Isturitz was the place of regrouping of populations of the Pyrenean-Cantabrian chain; Oxocelhaya was its sanctuary.

Details of the activity

Emblematic site of prehistory, a reference for the history of Man and the understanding of his art of living. Major site of gathering of populations in the Upper Paleolithic in the same way as the Mas d'Azil in Ariège and the Vézère Valley in Dordogne. Prehistoric animals (cave bears, wolverines, reindeer, horses, aurochs, etc.) also frequented our caves or their proximity, as evidenced by the hunting weapons found, the artistic representations of animals on the walls or movable objects. prehistoric, as well as the fossils and traces of passage of the said animals. The second oldest musical instrument in the world, an exceptional four-hole flute made from vulture bone dating back 32,000 years, was found there.

The prices

Adult

Guided tour (1h00) and access to the museum space

11.5€

Child (4-11 years old)

Guided tour (1h00) and access to the museum space

4.8€

Teenager (12-17 years old)

Guided tour (1h00) and access to the museum space

8€

Student / Job seeker / Disability card

Guided tour (1h00) and access to the museum space

9€

SPECIAL FAMILY RATE

2 adults & 3 paying children Guided tour (1h00) and access to the museum area

34€

Sound tour “Resonances”

Every Sunday, normal rate - at 6:00 p.m. in July and August - at 5:00 p.m. outside of September to November - or by reservation for groups Artistic creation by Pierre Estève, let yourself be carried away by the sound emotion! Isturitz has been a center of musical creation since prehistoric times and we continue to bring this heritage to life.

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Conference visit Prehistory and Cave Art

With a prehistorian. Sundays 12 and 26 July, 09 and 23 August at 10.30 a.m. Reserved for groups of maximum 14 people (from 15 years old) By reservation

15€

Special visit Geological discovery, what the caves teach us

With a geological engineer. Geology, karstology, climate change Limited places – By reservation Information 05 59 29 64 72

15€

Special Paleontology Tour

With a paleontologist prehistorian. Animals that disappeared in prehistoric times Limited places – By reservation Information 05 59 29 64 72

15€

The inaccessible decorated galleries of Oxocelhaya

With a prehistorian guide, conference / projection (3D) Limited places - Tailor-made service for groups to be defined on a case-by-case basis – By reservation Information 05 59 29 64 72

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Photographic journey to the heart of the Caves

Don't forget your tripod!!! * July and August, Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. By reservation – 05 59 29 64 72

15€

Opening information

The caves will be open on July 1, 2020, respecting all sanitary practices – 7 days a week From July 01 to July 11, visits every half hour from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. * From July 12 to August 22 , visits every half hour from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and every 20 minutes from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. * From August 23 to August 31, visits every half hour from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. morning, and every half hour from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.* October and until November 15, visits at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.* (* departure of the last visit)

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