Immerse yourself into prehistory with an entry ticket to the Cosquer Cave. This fascinating journey allows you to delve into the lives of early humans and appreciate the intricacies of a recreated cave adorned with prehistoric paintings.

Your exploration begins above the sea, where you traverse a floating walkway, viewing the diving gear used during the cave's remarkable discovery. From there, you descend into the recreated cave, boarding an exploratory vehicle. With an audio guide, you’ll hear about the phases of early human occupation, the cave art and more leading up to its discovery. Your visit continues to the Mediterranean Gallery, offering a glimpse into what the world would have looked like during this prehistoric period.

To further enrich your visit to Marseille, download a sightseeing app on your smartphone. This self-guided audio tour provides entertaining and informative stories about the city’s rich history, all at your own pace and convenience.

Experience a journey into prehistory with an entry ticket to Cosquer Cave
Learn more about early human life with an audio guide in the recreated cave
See artwork created by early humans and more from an exploratory vehicle
Visit the Mediterranean Gallery and observe the prehistoric flora and fauna
Complement your Marseille visit with a sightseeing app on your smartphone

Important to know

Accessibility:

The Cosquer Cave is unable to accommodate visitors with disabilities in the best conditions

Know in advance:

The Cosquer Cave is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 7:30pm. Special opening hours in July and August are every day from 9:00am to 8:30pm
Visitors usually spend around 2 hours in the museum
Audio guide within the Cosquer Cave is available in French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish and Italian. Sightseeing app is available in English only
E-tickets will also be sent to you via Whatsapp and email directly from the activity operator