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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 Tourtoirac Cavern : "the geological pearl of the Périgord" was discovered in 1995 and has been open to the public since May 2010. It consists of a huge cavity that runs along an underground river. All forms of concretions dress the ceilings and walls in an artistic abundance. Columns, eccentrics, fistulas rub shoulders with draperies, jellyfish and...
"The cave of a hundred mammoths" The bear, whose beds (nests) and scratches are visible everywhere, was the first to frequent Rouffignac cave. Later, prehistoric artists visited three kilometres of this huge cave we know nowadays on eight kilometres, and they scattered there about 240 animal figures,...
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.
Major prehistoric site for the study of the first settlements in western France. On a site where 22 caves were dug in the rock, two of them are open to the public. Prehistory and geology are the watchwords of each visit. The Margot cave is one of the few caves decorated in the north of the Loire. Its...
Crystal Cathedral The Abyss of Proumeyssac in Dordogne, called the Cathedral of Crystal, because of its immense underground domed chasm. Containing thousands of stalactites and stalagmites has been transformed into a Cathedral of Lights. The latest in lighting technology has been used to create two new...
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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