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The most beautiful caves and chasms in France

The top 3 according to 11 votes from people: Gouffre de Padirac (Lot) · Aven Armand (Lozère) · Chauvet Cave 2 (Ardèche). (Updated Oct 5, 2020.)

Chasms, potholes and painted caves to visit.

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Top 11

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    Gouffre de Padirac (Lot)

    Underground river by boat, explored by Martel in 1889.

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  2. 2

    Aven Armand (Lozère)

    A forest of stalagmites in a huge chamber.

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  3. 3

    Chauvet Cave 2 (Ardèche)

    Replica of paintings some 36,000 years old.

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  4. 4

    Cocalière Cave (Gard)

    Nicknamed the cave of diamonds.

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    1
  5. 5

    Cabrespine Giant Chasm (Aude)

    One of the most spectacular chasms in Europe.

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  6. 6

    Lascaux IV (Dordogne)

    Replica of the painted cave.

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  7. 7

    Clamouse Cave (Hérault)

    White crystals near Saint-Guilhem.

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  8. 8

    Aven d'Orgnac (Ardèche)

    Grand Site de France with giant chambers.

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  9. 9

    Bétharram Caves (Pyrenees)

    Visit by boat and little train.

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    1
  10. 10

    Dargilan Cave (Lozère)

    The pink cave of the Causses.

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  11. 11

    Pech Merle Cave (Lot)

    Original paintings of the spotted horses.

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