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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 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 Cave of the Columns Discovered in 1825 and moved in 1922, the Caves of Presque are located to 6 km from Saint Céré (Lot), to 9 km from Padirac and to 22 km from Rocamadour. The visit is led by a guide and lasts about 45 minutes. Without any wast of time, or strain, the visitor will walk about a...
The cave les Cuves de Sassenage owes its name to the two tanks, also called "giant pots", which can be observed at the entrance to the site. These vats have long been linked to a popular belief that promised abundant harvests if they were full in Epiphany.Classified among the "Seven Wonders of the Dauphiné" since the end of the Middle Ages, the cave les...
Aven d'Orgnac - Grand Site de France, cave and Cité de la Préhistoire The Aven d'Orgnac - Grand site de France is a major site, located in Ardèche, which includes two distinct entities: the famous cave and the Cité de la Préhistoire. It's a story that begins a hundred million years ago, stretching from the formation of the limestone rock right up...
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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