Grotte de Lamartine, Natural cave entrance in Bourdeau, France.
The cave contains two shallow cavities less than 5 meters deep, situated at the foot of Mont du Chat along Lake Bourget's western shore.
The grotto earned its name from French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, who spent time there with Julie Charles in 1816 while writing his poem 'Le Lac'.
The limestone formations within the cave display geological characteristics from the Cretaceous period, representing the Urgonian limestone structures of the Jura Mountains.
Access to the cave requires following a small path from the road leading to Port de Bourdeau, with a pebble beach located at the entrance.
The geological structure includes a small strike-slip fault south of the cave that crosses through Mont du Chat mountain range.
Location: Bourdeau
GPS coordinates: 45.68736,5.85888
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
Dent du Chat
2.4 km
Temple of Diana
4.3 km
Signal du Mont du Chat
4.2 km
Château de la Roche du Roi
4.2 km
Casino Grand Cercle
4.3 km
Château de Bourdeau
177 m
Château du Bourget
4 km
Château de Bonport
3.3 km
Aquarium du Lac du Bourget
2.5 km
Grand Hôtel
4.3 km
Château de La Forest
4 km
Esplanade du Lac
2.4 km
Jardin Vagabond
3.3 km
Église réformée, Aix-les-Bains
4.3 km
Aix-les-Bains war memorial
4.2 km
Coin du Bois
1.4 km
Château de Bergin
3.7 km
Littoral de Tresserve
3.2 km
Maison forte de Prélian
2.7 km
Cap des Séselets
4.3 km
Jardin Japonais
4.1 km
Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Tresserve
3.4 km
Église Saint-Antoine de La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat
2.2 km
Église Saint-Swithun d'Aix-les-Bains
4.1 km
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Saragosse
484 m
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
2.6 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Pont Rouge
3.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Étoile de La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat
2.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes