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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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Grottes d' AZESaône-et-Loire

After a stroll under the ancient cedars, discover a mysterious world by browsing two caves nestled in the limestone massif.The first will reveal the geological wonders of Azé: the river that tirelessly sculpts the rock and the natural colors that surprise the eye. The guide will tell you the exploration of these hundreds of meters of galleries by...

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Aven ARMANDLozère

A Heritage Unique in the World Aven Armand in Lozère Occitanie : 400 stalagmites forest - Treasure of earth and time A dense crystal forest like a virgin forest. An effusion of stone trees that frequently reach 15 to 20 meters high. The highest with its 30 meters is the largest known stalagmite in the world. A mineral vegetation with prodigious, magical...

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Cave Cosquer MéditerranéeBouches-du-Rhône

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...

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Cavern of BEZECôte-d'Or

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,...

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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...