Grottes du Foulon, Underground limestone cave system in Châteaudun, France.
The Grottes du Foulon extends across one hectare beneath Châteaudun, featuring natural limestone formations with galleries, pillars, and giant geological structures.
Archaeological discoveries within the caves include evidence of Paleolithic settlements from 300,000 years ago and giant marine mammal bones found in 2010.
The caves offer educational workshops for children and guided tours that combine geological knowledge with prehistoric tool exhibitions from the Lower Paleolithic period.
The site maintains regular visiting hours from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with adult admission at 11 euros and different rates for groups and youth visitors.
The Vallée des Géodes section spans 250 square meters and contains numerous sea geodes, quartz formations, and chalcedony in their natural setting.
Location: Châteaudun
Accessibility: Inaccessible en fauteuil roulant
Website: http://grottesdufoulon.sitew.com
GPS coordinates: 48.07233,1.32956
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:47
The Centre-Val de Loire showcases a diverse heritage, from medieval fortresses like Château de Lavardin to Renaissance structures. The region features protected natural sites such as the Chérine Nature Reserve and the Domaine du Ciran, which host hundreds of bird species in their ponds and woodlands. The Savonnières Pétrifiantes Caves illustrate local geological phenomena, while the Briare Canal Bridge demonstrates 19th-century engineering. This selection also includes historical and cultural sites, from the Dunois Mill preserving 17th-century mechanisms to the Marcel Proust Museum housed in an authentic residence. The Picassiette House in Chartres exhibits Raymond Isidore's unique work over several decades. The Parc Floral de la Source and the Saint-Ours Collegiate complete this exploration combining Gothic religious architecture with themed gardens, providing diverse discoveries accessible to visitors.
Château de Châteaudun
484 m
Museum of Fine Arts and of Natural History of Châteaudun
175 m
Sainte-Chapelle de Châteaudun
485 m
Église Sainte-Madeleine de Châteaudun
514 m
Commanderie de Notre-Dame-de-la-Boissière
851 m
Église Saint-Valérien de Châteaudun
357 m
Église Saint-Jean-de-la-Chaîne de Châteaudun
833 m
Hôpital de Châteaudun
536 m
Maison Louis Esnault
443 m
Hôtel de ville de Châteaudun
246 m
Ancienne chapelle Notre-Dame du Champdé
608 m
Maison de la Vierge
544 m
Maison des architectes
554 m
Maison angle Cuirasserie Huileries
480 m
Église Sainte-Madeleine
3.2 km
Église Saint-Lubin de Châteaudun
498 m
Église Saint-Pierre de Marboué
4.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Boissière
847 m
Théâtre municipal de Châteaudun
232 m
Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Vouvray
4.7 km
Église Saint-Denis de Saint-Denis-les-Ponts
3 km
Immeuble 39 place du 18-Octobre
204 m
Ancienne abbaye de la Madeleine, Châteaudun
451 m
Couvent des Cordeliers de Châteaudun
538 m
Immeuble angle rue de Luynes rue Toufaire
215 m
Sous-préfecture de Châteaudun
95 m
Chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Châteaudun
552 m
Immeuble, 5 place du 18-Octobre
271 mReviews
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