Grottes de Cougnac
In Payrignac, Grottes de Cougnac is an archaeological site. There is one other place to visit inside 5 km. Since 1954 it has been a classé historic monument (in part).
Archaeological site in Payrignac
One of the best-known places to visit in France
#1,019 of the 37,318 museums, châteaux, gardens and other attractions we list in France, by how widely it is covered (7 Wikipedia and sister-site articles). About ↓
In Payrignac
Grottes de Cougnac is in the commune of Payrignac, with 1 more place to visit within 5 km. Towns near it ↓
Classé historic monument (in part)
Protected as a historic monument since 1954 (Mérimée record PA00095181). About ↓
Written from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, the Culture ministry’s Mérimée database and Météo-France 1991–2020 normals.
The best months to visit
Afternoons in Payrignac reach 18–28°C from April to October.
Grottes de Cougnac
It is written up in 7 Wikipedias. The first name on our list around it is Château de Fénelon, 9.7 km away.
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Protection
- Classé historic monument (in part) · 1954
- Covered in
- 7 Wikipedia and sister-site articles
- Commune
- Payrignac, Lot
- Official site
- grottesdecougnac.com
Its place on the map
Grottes de Cougnac sits at the orange dot; the numbered ones are listed below.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · The dashed line is the commune of Payrignac. · commune boundary: IGN
Bases for a visit
Sarlat-la-Canéda is the biggest of the 4 bases nearby (8,763 people). Every town below has its own grades, prices and places to visit.
Payrignac
Gourdon
Souillac
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Compare the 4 towns
| Town | Where Grottes de Cougnac is | People |
|---|---|---|
| Payrignac | It’s in this commune | 651 |
| Gourdon | 2.4 km south of it | 4,206 |
| Souillac | 17 km northeast of it | 3,192 |
| Sarlat-la-Canéda | 19 km northwest of it | 8,763 |
Also near Grottes de Cougnac
Of the 43 within 15 km, look for 7 châteaux and an abbey.
Within 15 km, close and well known first. Numbers match the map.
Know before you visit Grottes de Cougnac
Where is Grottes de Cougnac?
Grottes de Cougnac is in Payrignac, in Lot (Occitanie).
What is Grottes de Cougnac?
Cave in France.
Is Grottes de Cougnac a historic monument?
Yes: Classé historic monument (in part), since 1954, Mérimée record PA00095181.
How well known is Grottes de Cougnac?
Grottes de Cougnac has 7 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages: #1,019 of the 37,318 French places we list.
When is the best time to visit Grottes de Cougnac?
April to October are the warmest months in Payrignac, with afternoon highs of 18–28°C (Météo-France 1991–2020 normals).
What else is there to see near Grottes de Cougnac?
Within 15 km: Château de Fénelon (9.7 km), Château de Nadaillac-de-Rouge (11 km), Abbaye de Gourdon (7.6 km) and Château de Masclat (8.7 km).
Sources: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), Wikidata (CC0: what it is, its articles, how widely it is covered), the Culture ministry’s Mérimée database (Licence Ouverte 2.0), IGN commune boundaries, Météo-France 1991–2020 normals (Licence Ouverte 2.0).
Contains public sector information under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab): INSEE, DGFiP, the Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), the Ministry of Education (DEPP), the Health Ministry’s statistics service (DREES) and the Housing Ministry (Carte des loyers). Commune boundaries: IGN Admin Express.