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Let yourself be surprised! Beyond the authentic and nature shows, the caves of France invite you to discover a multitude of experiences and emotions engraved. Visiting a cave is unusual, surprising, fantastic, unexpected, mysterious, fairy discoveries giving rise to strong emotions and privileged moments to share with family and friends! The caves have not finished surprising you!

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Grotte préhistorique et géologique de BARA-BAHAUDordogne

Prehistoric cave historical monument, containing authentic and very large prints of the average Magdalenian (15000 years BC). Signs enigmatic, one hand and phallus, horses, bear, reindeer and aurochs… And in this wonderfull dark past resurfaces by imposing its relief.

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Abîme de BRAMABIAUGard

In the Mt Aigoual massif, at the heart of the Cevennes National Park, the river Bonheur (Happiness) has its source in the open air. It is when it reaches the limestone plateau of the Causse of Camprieu that it plunges underground, to reappear 800 metres downstream.The name “Bramabiau” means “roaring bull” in Occitan, the local language.The guided...

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Grotte de SAINT CEZAIREHautes-Pyrénées

The cave of Saint Cezaire is located in the countryside near Grasse, just 15 minutes from the perfumecapitol. The guided-visit, wich is narrated in French and English, is spread out over 200 meters, descendingnearly 40 meters underground, along a secured trail for convinient access for the hole family.With its year round temperature of 15°C, alight jacket...

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Grotte du GRAND-ROCDordogne

The first thing to strike you on a visit to the Grotte du Grand Roc is a breath-taking view over the Vézère valley. Your visit will take tou through an incredible variety and number of crystallizations - it's just like wandering through a mineral forest. Will you be abble to tell the difference between the stalactites, stalagmites and calcite flows ? You...

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Grottes de MAXANGEDordogne

In south Dordogne, near Sarlat, Maxange offers a rare diversity of formations. You will see not only usual stalactites en stalagmites but you will also be amazed by the exceptionnal quantity if this rare formations called ‘eccentric’. Rare because they’re going in every direction possible, defying the law of gravity. This treasure of nature was only...

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06/06/22 : JIGT2022 – The events

Find below the JIGT2022 events, updated regularly, for the International Day of Showaves and Subterranean World 2022 – #JIGT2022. Converging views on Subterranean World Since 2017,...

Merry christmas and happy new year !

ANECAT - Grottes de France and its members wish you a merry Christmas and happy new year ! And also, beautiful underground discoveries in France and elsewhere !

Touristic caves designed ready to welcome you!

France hold an exceptional heritage of natural spaces to discover. With 108 natural caves, France ranks 3rd in the world. The development of the underground environment for visitors aims...