The largest converted cave in the Cathar region. Discover cave bear tracks and the giant aragonite chandelier.
The Limousis cave is the largest cave in the Cathar region. The one-hour guided tour takes you in the footsteps of the cave bear, whose claws are still visible, and those of prehistoric man. The 1 km tour, accessible to all, takes you through 7 rooms with very different atmospheres. You'll finish with a sound and light show highlighting a geological curiosity: an aragonite chandelier with millions of crystals dubbed the treasure of the cave. At the end of the tour, enjoy a tasting of the Améthyste cuvée matured in the cave.
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Opening time and information on GROTTE DE LIMOUSIS
Sud de France quality. Closed from early December to early February. Open all year round by reservation for groups (except during Christmas vacations). July and August guided tours depart regularly from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last departure) with a maximum waiting time of 30 minutes. Free for children under 4. Adults: €10.90. Children (aged 5 to 12): €6.90 (young people aged 12 to 17: €9.20). By reservation: Adult group: €7.90 (driver and accompanying adult free). School groups: 0 to 5 years: €3.90. Ages 5 to 12: €4.90. 12 to 17 years: €5.90. One accompanying adult free for every 10 pupils, above that €7.90 per person. Reduced rates (groups of 12, students, partner cards or other promotions): Adult: 9.80€ Youth: 7.80€ Children: 5.90€. Online ticketing. Le Pays Cathare label. Guided tour. Other times available for groups of more than 15 people, by prior arrangement.
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The classic and timeless cave
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With its hundreds of multi-millennial mineral formations such as stalactites, columns, draperies and translucent fistulas.
The prehistoric cave...
Rich of its numerous vestiges of cave bears, tools, pottery and bones
neolithic period as well as traces of griffade left by the bear on the walls of the first halls.
The living cave
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Sprinkled with gours filled with pure water with magical reflections that delight photographers. Its lakes
whose depths reveal an emerald green that makes you want to dive in.
The treasure cave
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With its luster made up of millions of ARAGONITE crystals, an exceptional polymorph of the
calcium carbonate (calcite), which formed in the last room making up the uniqueness of this cave,
placing it among the world's geological curiosities.
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Lustre d'aragonite de toute beauté dans la dernière salle.
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Le lustre de la dernière salle (avec son et lumière) est très beau.
Température intérieur de 14°C mais lorsqu'il y a du monde, ce n'est pas le cas...
Le prix est un peu élevé.... à faire mais qu'une fois....