Grotte de Lamartine, Natural cave entrance in Bourdeau, France.
The Grotte de Lamartine is a cave at the foot of Mont du Chat, situated on the western shore of Lake Bourget. It contains two shallow cavities, each less than 5 meters deep.
The cave got its name from French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, who visited it in 1816 with Julie Charles. During this stay, he wrote his famous poem 'Le Lac', which was inspired by this area.
The grotto is named after French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, who visited this spot with his muse and drew inspiration from the surroundings. Visitors today can still feel the connection between literature and nature that shaped this place.
To reach the cave, follow a small path from the road leading to Port de Bourdeau. A pebble beach at the entrance makes access straightforward.
A geological fault south of the cave runs through the Mont du Chat mountain range, revealing the tectonic history of the region. This break in the earth is a silent witness to the forces that shaped this landscape long ago.
Location: Bourdeau
GPS coordinates: 45.68736,5.85888
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40
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