Grotte de la Luire, Memorial cave in Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors, France.
The Luire Cave features a large natural entrance portal and extends through 57 kilometers of underground galleries in the Vercors massif.
During World War II in 1944, the cave entrance served as an emergency hospital for French Resistance fighters following German attacks in the region.
Local folklore mentions a water-witch named Luire who could control the water levels within the cave system's deep passages.
Guided tours allow visitors to create their own candles before exploring the developed sections of this extensive underground network.
The cave holds the record as the world's largest measured Vauclusian resurgence, reaching a depth of 483 meters underground.
Location: Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors
GPS coordinates: 44.89143,5.43123
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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