# The most beautiful caves and chasms in France

Chasms, potholes and painted caves to visit.

- 11 votes · 11 items
- Oct 5, 2020 · madamevalise
- https://even.best/en/l/3896/the-most-beautiful-caves-and-chasms-in-france

## Top 11

1. **Gouffre de Padirac (Lot)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Underground river by boat, explored by Martel in 1889.
2. **Aven Armand (Lozère)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — A forest of stalagmites in a huge chamber.
3. **Chauvet Cave 2 (Ardèche)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Replica of paintings some 36,000 years old.
4. **Cocalière Cave (Gard)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Nicknamed the cave of diamonds.
5. **Cabrespine Giant Chasm (Aude)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — One of the most spectacular chasms in Europe.
6. **Lascaux IV (Dordogne)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Replica of the painted cave.
7. **Clamouse Cave (Hérault)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — White crystals near Saint-Guilhem.
8. **Aven d'Orgnac (Ardèche)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Grand Site de France with giant chambers.
9. **Bétharram Caves (Pyrenees)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Visit by boat and little train.
10. **Dargilan Cave (Lozère)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — The pink cave of the Causses.
11. **Pech Merle Cave (Lot)** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Original paintings of the spotted horses.

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