Grotte de la Cocalière, Limestone cave in Courry, France
The Grotte de la Cocalière extends through underground passages featuring numerous stalactites, stalagmites, and natural limestone formations shaped by water erosion over time.
The cave system formed during millions of years through geological processes, creating a network of chambers that reveal the evolution of Earth's underground landscapes.
Regular guided tours educate visitors about geological formations while preserving this natural heritage site for future generations to study and explore.
Tours last approximately one hour along secure paths, with the cave maintaining a constant temperature of 14°C throughout the year.
The cave contains circular concretions attached to its walls and ceilings, demonstrating unusual geological formations that characterize this underground environment.
Location: Courry
Website: https://grotte-cocaliere.com/nl
GPS coordinates: 44.31020,4.16768
Latest update: June 1, 2025 19:09
Breathing in Ardèche means feeling the warm stone, the wind descending from the gorges, and the clear water stretching between the cliffs. Here, nature tells everything: caves hold traces of the earliest artists, villages nestle against the rocks, and bridges have connected the shores for centuries. Ardèche is not just a landscape; it’s an experience. We walk, climb, pedal, and marvel at the shapes water has carved into the stone. The Pont d’Arc, the Chauvet Cave, the deep gorges, the twisted woods of Païolive—all exude a raw, honest beauty. Between hikes, a hot chocolate in Tain, a castle visit, or a swim remind us that the real wealth here is the time we take.
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