Archaeological evidence indicates that the cave was inhabited as early as the Neolithic period (around 6000 years ago) and the Bronze Age. Excavations in the 1960s revealed significant artifacts, including:

• Burial sites with human remains
• Everyday objects such as pottery, jewelry (parures), and ceramics.
• Bronze tools and ornaments.
• These findings suggest the cave served as a shelter and ritual site for prehistoric communities, leveraging its strategic location and water source

The entrance of Grotte de Labeil was historically repurposed as a cheese cellar for maturing Roquefort cheese. The cave’s stable temperature (a constant 12°C) and humidity created ideal conditions for the fermentation process. This quirky agricultural use continued until the cave was developed for tourism.

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