Things to see in the Languedoc: Grottoes and Caves
  Languedoc-Roussillon
is honeycombed with caves and caverns, forming one of the richest areas of subterranean
systems in France. At least 15 of them are open to the public. It's easy to stroll
through the labyrinth of halls and galleries, up flights of steps and along lighted
passages. Some are even accessible by wheelchair. Other caves are for expert pot-holers
only.
These caves contain narrow passages and vast chambers with stunning
colours, sometimes lakes and rivers. There are extraordinary shapes that seem
to be sculpted from rock, notable examples are the "Hundred-Thousand Soldiers"
of the Grotte de Trabuc, or the "Medusa's Head" in the Grotte de Clamouse. Serious
potholers, divers and speliologists might be interested in exploring a huge network
of underground caverns under the Forêt de Fanges (near Quillan) which have
barely been touched. The following is a list of caves in the Languedoc-Roussillon.
Most of these can be visited by the general public. Others are for serious pot-holers.
Giant Chasm of Cabrespine.
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| | Aguzou. For more details
click here
| | Limousis. For more details click here
| | Trabuc. For
more details click here
| | Bramabiau (subterranean river). For more
details click here
| | La Devèze. For more
details click here
| | Labeil. For more details click here
| | Cave of the Demoiselles.
For more details click here
| | Clamouse. For more details click here
| | La Cocalière. For more
details click here
| | Aven Armand. For more details click here
| | Dargilan. For more details
click here
| | Fontrabiouse. For more details click here | | Les Grandes Canalettes.
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Click on the following link for information on the famous cave at Niaux in the Ariége.
Learn about animals that evolution has adapted for their specialised dark wet habitats. (This website not specifically about French caves, but will be of interest to anyone interested in caves and caving. It covers bats, amphibians, fish, and crustacea and arthropods). Click on the following link to open a new window to Cave Biota, an Evolving Webumentary. |
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