Caves of Sare, Archaeological caves in Sare, France.
The Caves of Sare are a limestone cave system located in the village of Sare in the French Pyrenees. The system features multiple chambers connected by an underground river and maintains a cool temperature year-round.
People inhabited these caves approximately 45,000 years ago during the Stone Age. The finds show that different groups, including early humans, lived here and buried their dead within the walls.
The site's name reflects the deep ties of this region to Basque heritage and traditions. Visitors can observe how the cave functioned as a burial place and discover the objects people left behind over millennia.
Plan ahead as the site requires guided tours available in several languages. The location has on-site parking and a restaurant, making it easy to spend time exploring without rushing.
Large cave bears used this site as a hibernation den during the Ice Age and left traces still visible today. These remains help researchers understand the prehistoric animal life that once roamed the region.
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