Autour des grotteset des sites patrimoniaux souterrains

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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Cavern of TRABUCGard

Unusual and Alive Out of the darkness, into the light, Trabuc lifts the veil over its liquid beauty and mineral treasures. Discover in 1945, the largest cave in the Cevennes, shelters a mysterious army of 100 000 stone soldiers – unique in the world- faithful guardians of the jewels in the heart of the...

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Grotte de LASTOURNELLELot-et-Garonne

These limestone caves have developed and building up a host of stalactites, stalagmites and limestone tapestries of an incomparable richness.The Lastournelle Cave was discovered in 1878 when a well was drilled. Farmers living on that property dug down in an attempt to find a water source . They didn’t find water, but instead discovered the cave. Hidden...

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Prehistoric caves of GARGASHautes-Pyrénées
Cavern of VILLARSDordogne

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...

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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...