Grotte de l'Apothicairerie, Sea cave in Belle-Ile-en-Mer, France
The Apothecary's Grotto consists of two interconnected caverns that completely traverse through a rocky promontory along the Atlantic coast.
During the late 18th century, tourists would arrive by boat from Sauzon to shoot at the numerous birds nesting inside the cave's walls.
The cave received its name from the bird nests that lined its walls, resembling the medicinal jars displayed in old pharmacy shops.
The carved stone stairway leading to the cave remains closed to visitors due to safety concerns related to slippery conditions.
The original hotel near the cave, where actress Sarah Bernhardt stayed, was replaced by a modern structure in 1982 and later demolished in 2012.
Location: Sauzon
GPS coordinates: 47.36262,-3.26109
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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