Caves unique by their great beauty with twelve rooms more magical than the others.
The famous biospeleologist Armand Viré, renowned for his work on dinosaur tracks and his museum in Luzech, also pioneered the discovery of the Lacave caves in 1902. Located in the cliffs overlooking the Dordogne, these caves of exceptional beauty were developed and opened to the public under his direction. Since 1961, the caves have been accessible in an original way: a small electric train climbs 400 meters into the rock to take you to the heart of the hill, where it stops at an unusual station. On arrival, you'll be greeted by the Grande Salle du Chaos, whose unique acoustics make it ideal for summer concerts.
The tour continues through 12 enchanting halls, each offering fascinating landscapes. You'll discover mysterious lakes and surprisingly shaped concretions. Highlights include the Milky Waterfall, the Eccentrics, the Tarasque, the Three Fates, the Snow Corridor and the Hall of Black Lights. During your guided tour, you'll hear extraordinary stories about legendary dragons, giant spiders and angels. Take time to admire the Grand Dôme, a 60-metre-high hall, and the Salle des Mirages, where reflections from the ceiling create the illusion of a sunken city. You'll then reach the Salle des Merveilles, a 2,000 m² space featuring a spellbinding display of fireflies. Expect to experience 1h30 of magic and wonder in the depths of the earth.
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Un petit train nous emmène dans les profondeurs de la terre et ce que l'on découvre est tout simplement merveilleux
La guide était au top aussi
Attention quant même près de 600 marches à escalader et remonter après.