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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!
In the heart of the Ardèche Gorges. In the very heart of the Ardèche Canyon, on 500m pathway you will be amazed by the immensity of this cave’s galleries, the wealth of its concretions including the bewitching limestone basin (gour)waterfall which is unique in Europe. It was classed as a national...
The cavern of Bèze is located in Côte d'Or. The first room of the cave has been known since the Middle Ages, however, the underground river was only discovered in September 1950 by Mrs Renaud, Sage and Velard. Then the exploration continued with the help of members of the Spéléo Club of Dijon. And twenty years later, thanks to the mayor at the time,...
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...
Scladina Cave, a listed archaeological site The Scladina cave is one of Belgium's major prehistoric sites. It is the largest Belgian prehistoric excavation site still in progress and open to the public. It is the only permanent excavation site for ancient prehistory in Belgium that is open to the public. On site, in the heart of the cave, visitors can...
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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