Néron cave, Prehistoric cave in Soyons, France
The Néron cave contains underground passages within a limestone ridge called Serre de Guercy, located 5 kilometers from Valence in Ardèche.
Archaeological excavations in 1870 by Lepic and De Lubac uncovered sediments containing remains dating back more than 150,000 years.
The site features reconstructions of Neanderthal life, demonstrating primitive fire-making techniques and tool usage from prehistoric times.
Visitors reach the cave via a 500-meter trail with 300 steps, requiring an 80-meter climb from the parking area.
Neanderthals and Cro-Magnon people successively inhabited this cave, which also served as a shelter for bears and cave lions.
Location: Soyons
Elevation above the sea: 190 m
Address: Serre de Guercy 07130
GPS coordinates: 44.88290,4.84750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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