Place to visit
Grotte de Cussac, France: what it is and when to go
Grotte de Cussac is a cave in France (Le Bugue). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in France · Nature
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 123 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.82971, 0.84797
What it is and where
Grotte de Cussac is a cave in France (Le Bugue). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Le Bugue, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.82971, 0.84797; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Grotte de Cussac is April to October.
- JanPossible8:58
- FebPossible10:11
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:23
- JulBest time15:05
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cadouin AbbeyAbbey located in Dordogne, in France2.9 km
- Étape 15 • Chemin d'AmadourHiking4.0 km
- Manoir de SautetCastle4.4 km
- Jonction Le Buisson • Chemin d'AmadourHiking4.4 km
- Jonction Cadouin - Le Buisson • Chemin d'AmadourHiking4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Nature
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Chartres Cathedral: medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- Lascaux: cave in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings
- Chauvet Cave: cave in France
- Champ de Mars: large public green space in Paris, France
- Jardin du Luxembourg: urban park in Paris, France
Every France place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grotte de Cussac?
It is a cave in France. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Grotte de Cussac?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Grotte de Cussac?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 123 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cadouin Abbey, Étape 15 • Chemin d'Amadour, Manoir de Sautet. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Le Bugue28 places to see in and around Le Bugue, France: Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley, Cro-Magnon rock shelter, Font-de-Gaume. Best time: March to
- Nature5451 places for nature in France, from Mont Blanc to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Grotte de Cussac on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.