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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!
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...
Prehistoric cave historical monument, containing authentic and very large prints of the average Magdalenian (15000 years BC). Signs enigmatic, one hand and phallus, horses, bear, reindeer and aurochs… And in this wonderfull dark past resurfaces by imposing its relief.
The prehistoric cave under the sea. Cosquer Méditerranée is the interpretation center and the exhibition space for the Cosquer Cave. The Cosquer Cave is the only known decorated Paleolithic cave to date in Provence, as well as the only known submerged decorated cave in the world. It was discovered in 1985 by a diver, who left his name to it, Henri...
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...
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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