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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!
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...
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...
A magical natural site - A spectacular waterfall Paths and walkways take you to the top of the waterfall. Guided tour of the cave lasting approximately 45 minutes. Park addicted branch with 3 courses and 22 activities. Two large ziplines above the waterfall. Souvenir shop and local product.
The Neuves-Maisons mine or Mine du Val de Fer or Mine Maron-Val de Fer The Val de Fer mine is an iron ore mine with entrances at Neuves-Maisons, Chaligny and Maron, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of Lorraine. It operated from 1874 to 1968, and was described as an "underground city". Various trades were employed here: miners, tracklayers,...
In south Dordogne, near Sarlat, Maxange offers a rare diversity of formations. You will see not only usual stalactites en stalagmites but you will also be amazed by the exceptionnal quantity if this rare formations called ‘eccentric’. Rare because they’re going in every direction possible, defying the law of gravity. This treasure of nature was only...
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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