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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!
Visit differently. A richly crystallized family cave, easy to access and for all ages. We provide you with powerful headlamps to discover it by following the arrowed and secure route. Virginie and Nicolas welcome you warmly to share with you a moment of life, a break in our sometimes crazy society. The place is ecological and in the heart of the...
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...
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...
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...
Welcome to the Kingdom of the Crystal Giants. The Incroyable Grotte de la Salamandre, one of the most beautiful caves in Europe, opened to the public for the first time in 2013 It is great for sightseeing lovers as well for those who search a sensational experience or an original adventure. Come and...
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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