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Wonders of the depths
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!
Crystal Cathedral The Abyss of Proumeyssac in Dordogne, called the Cathedral of Crystal, because of its immense underground domed chasm. Containing thousands of stalactites and stalagmites has been transformed into a Cathedral of Lights. The latest in lighting technology has been used to create two new...
The prehistoric cave under the sea. Cosquer Méditerranée is the interpretation center and the exhibition space for the Cosquer Cave. The Cosquer Cave is the only known decorated Paleolithic cave to date in Provence, as well as the only known submerged decorated cave in the world. It was discovered in 1985 by a diver, who left his name to it, Henri...
The only cave in Périgord to present original prehistoric paintings and natural concretions. Close to Brantôme in Perigord Vert, you will find the Grotte de Villars, a natural prehistoric cave. An underground river has hollowed out huge caves joined by galleries. Rainwater percolation created this most beautiful natural scenery: All kinds of concretions...
The cave where Prehistory, Traditions and Legends meet. Come and visit an exceptional natural site, dating back over 2 million years. A guided visit in sound and lights where geology, prehistory, traditions and legends meet. The visit pays homage to the great anthropologist JM Barandiaran, who devoted...
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,...
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 !
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...
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