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Top 5 Caverns & Caves in Ariege, Occitanie
Discover the best top things to do in Ariege, France including Grotte Aguzou, Grotte de Niaux, Grotte de Bedeilhac, Grotte du Mas d'Azil, Grotte de la Vache.
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1. Grotte Aguzou
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Grotte de Niaux
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4.5 based on 525 reviews
The Niaux cave: a giant of prehistory in Ariège Visit one of the most famous Palaeolithic sites in Europe! Enjoy the unique experience of a mysterious journey into the heart of prehistory ! Just like a pioneer, venture into the Niaux cave with a torch and follow the underground route to the Salon Noir and its treasures. Feeling like an explorer, plunge into the heart of mystery where history and geology combine to offer you an amazing adventure.
Reviewed By TB770 - East Sussex, United Kingdom
prehistoric paintings some 12,000 years old....maybe more....explored in the darkness of a cave lit only by a flashlight - one carried by each member of the group....what a fabulous experience. This is not Disneyland - no tourist tat, no cafes or other stuff....just the incredible experience of walking a couple of miles through the side of a cliff, sometimes on rough going, sometimes squeezing through small gaps in the rock....to see unbelievably beautiful works of art made by Cro-Magnon man. How much better than queueing up to spend 10 seconds in front of the Mona Lisa? Make sure you BOOK, take your own refreshments (especially water during the cave walk) and ENJOY this wonderful wonderful unique experience.
3. Grotte de Bedeilhac
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
AN UNDERGROUND WALK THROUGH GEOLOGY AND PREHISTORY Bedeilhac huge porch invites you to discover all the treasures hidden inside: gigantic rooms, spectacular stalagmites and stalactites, and art works left by Cro Magnon men 14 000 years ago! Several artistic techniques were used in Bedeilhac cave: painting, drawing, carving on the walls and on the floor, modeling in clay...
4. Grotte du Mas d'Azil
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4.0 based on 313 reviews
Temporarily Closed The Mas d'Azil cave, a true geological curiosity ! Its archaeological fame makes this one of the major sites of the Midi Pyrenees. The immensity of the cavities, the magical play of light and the very soul of the place are some of the aspects the Mas d'Azil cave you can explore. Enter into the depths of the earth in this cave packed with history. Continually inhabited and frequently used as a refuge during turbulent times in history, a visit to the Mas d'Azil cave will enthral and captivate children and adults alike.
Reviewed By Soniafm - Valderrobres, Spain
We visited Grotte du Mas d'Azil recently, and despite not been very sure if to go into the grotte or pass by, we were pleased we had taken the tour and visit the site. The natural cave is huge!!, the tour was very informative, the guide very helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the cave. We found it fascinating. It was a shame, the amateurs archeologist did not use the best methods to clean the cave to start with, back in the late 19Century, but since then,many other findings have been discovered, including traces of the first modern human people in Europe, circa 35.000 years ago.We were just disappointed not to have time to visit their museum just 1Km away from the grotte due to their timetable not matching ours, as we felt we wanted to learn If you do not take the grotte tour, but go by, I am sure you will enjoy this unusual site.
5. Grotte de la Vache
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3.5 based on 7 reviews
What If The Artists From Niaux Cave Lived There.. Don’t Rely On The Small Size Of La Vache Cave Because It Is A Giant Of The Prehistoric Times ! Ideal Complement Of Niaux And Bedeilhac Caves, La Vache Is The Place Where Cro Magnon Men Settled 14 000 Years Ago. Archaeologists Discovered Here Thousands Of Artefacts : Animal Bones And Teeth, Tools And Weapons...
