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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!

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Grotte préhistorique de COUGNACLot

Two caves, geological aspect, calcium deposed, prehistoric paintings from 30 000 years.

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Cave La BALMEIsère

An atypical outing: dare an inner adventure! The Grottes de la Balme (La Balme Cave) in Northern Isère invite you to spend a 100% natural moment in the heart of an underground landscape shaped by water and the incredible history of erosion. On a self-guided or guided tour (allow 1h15), discover the inner treasures of this listed natural site: an...

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Grotte de CLAMOUSEHérault

Listed since 2005 as a "scientific and picturesque site", the Clamouse cave is a famous place for tourism within the Hérault Gorges. Understanding Clamouse is going back in time for 1 hour 30 minutes with your guide who will reveal the traces left by the underground river: gigantic, fistulous organs, draperies, profusion of aragonites and eccentrics of...

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Grotte préhistorique de SAREPyrénées-Atlantique

The cave where Prehistory, Traditions and Legends meet. Come and visit an exceptional natural site, dating back over 2 million years. A guided visit in sound and lights where geology, prehistory, traditions and legends meet. The visit pays homage to the great anthropologist JM Barandiaran, who devoted...

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06/06/22 : JIGT2022 – The events

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,...

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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 !

Touristic caves designed ready to welcome you!

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...