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What to do and see in Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie: The Best Caverns & Caves
Boasting Medieval fortresses, Roman aqueducts, Mediterranean coastline, endless vineyards and expansive national parks, a visitor could spend a lifetime exploring sunny Languedoc-Rousillon. Sitting on the geographic divide between the Iberian peninsula and mainland Europe, the regions towns and cities, including beautiful Carcassonne, Nimes and Montpellier, are connected by paths both ancient and new. Hike Via Domitia, a Roman road, or rent a barge for a trip down the Canal du Midi.
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1. Grotte de Soustelle
2. Arcs De Saint-pierre
3. Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
In the depths of the Black Mountain, steadily, patiently, over thousands of years, water has hollowed out an immense cavern. You can tour the giant cavern quite safely using the panoramic walkway. The background and the lighting effects make it a spectacle like no other.
4. La Grotte des Demoiselles
5. Grotte de Limousis
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4.5 based on 365 reviews
A very beautiful cave With 7 rooms, préhistoric artefacts in entrance, lot of spéléothems, two lakes and lot of Aragonite cristal in yhe last rooms.
Reviewed By silverfox1942 - Stourbridge, United Kingdom
You will need a car as the cave complex is quite remote although there may be organised trips from Carcassonne. The caverns are beautifully lit and extensive. The formations are colorful and interesting and our guide was excellent combining information and humour in French English and Italian (he might have had more languages for all I know!) There is a Son et Lumiere show at the end of the tour which is breathtaking. We were in the caves for almost 1 hour. Well recommended.
6. La Grotte de Trabuc
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4.5 based on 574 reviews
7. Aven Armand
8. Grotte de la Cocaliere
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4.5 based on 693 reviews
Come with your family to discover one of the most beautiful caves in France. We offer guided tours and you'll spend one hour in the cave and you will see underground basins, "diamond stones", a cave pearl and a pyramid. Finally, you will come back from your tour by train. You can also do some hiking in our free discovery trails where you can see the national park of the Cevennes, eat in our snacking restaurant or in our picnic area and buy souvenirs in our shop. This cave is ideally located - between the Gard and the Ardeche and is a fantastic way to spend one day in the Cevennes! See you soon at the Cocaliere!
9. Grotte de Clamouse
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4.5 based on 851 reviews
Clamouse est une des plus belles grottes de France, classee par le Ministere de l'Ecologie et du Developpement Durable. C'est un site incontournable du tourisme en Languedoc-Roussillon.Clamouse recele la plus grande diversite de cristaux du monde souterrain.Le visiteur sera emerveille par la finesse exceptionnelle des cristaux d'aragonite et de calcite, et par ses impressionnants volumes. !Clamouse is one of the most beautiful caves of France, classified by the Ministry of Ecology and of the Sustainable development. It is an major site of the tourism in Languedoc-Roussillon.Clamouse shows the biggest diversity of crystals of the underground world.The visitor will be amazed by the exceptional sharpness of the crystals of aragonite and calcite, and by its impressive volumes. During the visit, the passionate guides will tell you the history of the droplet and of time, architects of these marvels. Discover - Understand - Be amazed!
Reviewed By L620OOjenniferm - Muscat, Oman
We did the regular visit 3 years ago, and returned this year for the 2-hour spéléo tour with kids ages 15, 12 and 8. I would recommend doing both! The first to learn about the history and geology; the second to see it up close in spectacular fashion. The spéléo team is friendly and super pro. The course is challenging in spots (bring good shoes and good humor), and Nicolas was an excellent guide, allaying all nerves and nimbly appearing at our sides at the precise moment someone needed help or encouragement across a passage. Kids reported feeling periodically terrified but then so proud of themselves for doing it. Concentrated primarily on my feet, I did not have a great deal of head space for asking questions about the formations so was glad to have been previously to have some idea of what I was seeing. Picnic areas on site are a plus; parking can be hairy in the high season so plan ample time.
10. Grotte de la Salamandre
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4.5 based on 807 reviews
Welcome to the Kingdom of the Giants of Cristal. Come and enjoy four possible ways to visit the cave: the wheelchair-accessible lookout point, the fascinating guided tour, the Grand Rappel (50m abseiling), and the "Backstage of the Grotte de la Salamandre" (caving in the hidden galleries). On each of the visits, one will discover an enormous cave full of crystals staged with lighting and sound effects. On the outside, a beautifully designed wooden structure houses both a boutique selling original articles and a cafe that opens out onto a terrace where one can enjoy delicious products while taking in a spectacular view of a nature reserve. New in 2017: an adventure course secured by nets which allows to let the children evolve in complete autonomy and in total safety!
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