Grottes du Quéroy, Show cave and archaeological site in Chazelles, France.
Grottes du Quéroy is a cave system within a limestone formation featuring interconnected chambers of varying sizes. The passages display hanging and floor-based mineral formations in different colors and shapes, created by water over thousands of years.
The cave system was first discovered in 1892 and later studied scientifically in the 1970s and 1980s. Excavations revealed remains from multiple time periods, including stone tools and animal bones documenting thousands of years of habitation and natural history.
The caves served as a shelter for people and animals since prehistoric times, shaping how humans understood their relationship with the landscape. Today visitors can sense how this place remained integral to survival and refuge across different eras.
The caves remain cool and damp throughout the year with stable temperatures regardless of season. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven ground and low ceilings in certain passages.
During World War II, the cave passages provided a hidden refuge for resistance fighters and their activities. This wartime role remains less known to visitors compared to the prehistoric archaeological evidence displayed in museums.
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