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Caves and archaeological heritage in Occitanie, France
Visit the prehistoric caves of the Ariege south of France region
Follow in the footsteps of our Ancestors
Archaeological tourism in Ariege: visit underground caves a few minutes by car. From our eco-camping site, explore the underground caves of Ariege, which are the result of a fantastic archaeological history.
You will discover that Occitania has many underground treasures:
- the cave of Niaux and its paintings still open to the public,
- the Lombrives cave and its record area in Europe,
- the cave of Mas d'Azil,
- the underground river of Labouiche...
So many natural and historical surprises to discover during a weekend or a summer holiday at the campsite. In love with underground spaces, archaeological caves await you in Midi-Pyrenees Occitanie.
Cave of Niaux
- 45 minutes from the campsite
The cave of Niaux dates from the Paleolithic era and is one of the last decorated caves still open to the public.
By the light of a lamp, with the emotion of an explorer, for 800 meters, follow the steps of the guide and access the Black room.
Are available to you:
- a majestic room with more than 80 animal paintings, remarkably executed with black lines,
- associated with enigmatic geometric signs.
Cave of Lombrives, the largest in Europe
- 40 minutes from the campsite
The cave of Lombrives, the largest in Europe, has been in the Guiness of Records for 26 years.
This exceptional cave is discovered with a small train.
Its rooms are majestic with really impressive dimensions.
The long tours take the visitor to a world full of mysteries and leave unforgettable impressions.
Cave of Mas d'Azil
- 1 hour from the campsite
The cave of Mas d'Azil is one of the most gigantic prehistoric caves, excavated for a century and a half. It traces the first Cro-Magnon men 35,000 years ago.
The cave offers a unique spectacle with the possibility of crossing it by car and visiting a number of rooms where you can observe paintings and bones.
Underground river of Labouiche or "Venise Ariegeoise"
- 45 minutes from the campsite
You embark here for a most unusual cruise on the "Venice of Ariege".
The tour is guided and commented 60 m underground, comfortably seated in a boat of 12 people.
You will follow the underground river for about 1.5 km.
The exceptionally long and varied itinerary leads you from room to room in galleries, decorated with a multitude of concretions and gours, passing through the Salette waterfall.
