

Best for advanced divers, 1-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Trou Madame is a freshwater cave dive located in Marcilhac-sur-Célé, France. This shore-entry site features a shallow profile with depths ranging from 1 to 6 metres, averaging 5 metres. Divers encounter a technical overhead environment that requires advanced certification and careful buoyancy control. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, though conditions can shift rapidly within the cave. A mild current is present throughout the 45-minute typical dive. Hazards include cold water, entanglement risks, and the overhead environment. Facilities at the site include parking and air fills, allowing for multiple dives. Divers should carry sufficient line and ensure cave gear configurations are confirmed prior to entry.
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Parking and air fills are available at the site, so you can plan a multi-dive day without leaving. Carry more line than you expect to need and confirm your cave gear configuration before entry, as the variable visibility inside can shift conditions quickly.
Located in the Cénevières area. Use authorised parking and check local restrictions before diving.
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Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site has a shallow depth profile ranging from 1 to 6 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the technical nature of the overhead cave environment.
Access to the cave is via a shore entry located 200 metres from the parking area.
Water temperatures average 14°C, fluctuating between 12-16°C in winter and 20-25°C during the summer months.
Divers must manage risks associated with the overhead environment, cold water, potential entanglement, and variable visibility.
Diving at Trou Madame in Cénevières requires the following certifications: Open Water, Cave, Cavern. Always dive within your training limits.