The caves are mysterious with lots of legends, tales... Also called the crust, it consists of a horizontal cavity distinguishing it from chasms and avens. Being able to be formed only in particular places such as those made of limestone, they are in constant motion: "rooms" that are created, others that open, new paths created ►
The caves are mysterious with lots of legends, tales... Also called the crust, it consists of a horizontal cavity distinguishing it from chasms and avens. Being able to be formed only in particular places such as those made of limestone, they are in constant motion: "rooms" that are created, others that open, new paths created … The Grand Roc cave, in Les Eyzies de Tayac in Dordogne, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Described as a mineral jewelry store, you will walk along a crystal path with stalagmites and stalactites. A peculiarity of this site is the ground covered with triangles. The cellar is also dotted with eccentrics with a particular shape. The tour lasts about an hour. In summer, do not miss the night visit with the storm lamp as Jean Maury did in 1924, the year of the discovery of the cave. Between sound and light, take a trip to the cave of Choranche, in Isère, more precisely in Choranche. Make way for the revelation of this scenery formed by rainwater and snowmelt water. You will find fistulous stalagmites and stalactites, some more than 3 meters long. On the magical side, you cross rivers and lakes of emerald water. Set foot on the cathedral hall, measuring 40m in diameter and 25m high, with a sound and light show. For photographers, a photo outing is organized to photograph the most beautiful places on the site. The Clamouse cave, near Saint-Jean-De-Fos and Saint-Guilhem-Le-Désert, is perfect for families. Classified by the Ministry of Ecology, this geological site is located in the heart of the Gorges de l'Hérault. You will walk in a unique setting of aragonite crystals. Three activities are proposed to you as a guided tour of a few hours but also games like the life-size escape game taking into account the environment around or like the caving park. These two animations present two courses according to age and level. ◄
