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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!
The exceptional Madeleine Caverns site is in the heart of the Ardeche Gorge, on its left bank. It rises above one of the narrowest portions of the vast canyon stretching over 30 kms. from Vallon Pont d’Arc to Saint Martin de l ‘Ardeche, a titanic structure of Cretaceous limestone.Offering the most beautiful overlook in the gorge, with grandiose vertical...
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,...
In the heart of Ardèche, the Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche, the largest decorated cave replica in the world features an extraordinary collection of paintings, drawings, and engravings reproduced from the Chauvet Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.In the depths of a cave, the first artists in the history of Humanity painted a masterpiece : horses, lions, rhinos...
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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