Grottes de Blanot, Show cave system in Blanot, France
The cave network extends 80 meters underground through a series of limestone galleries containing numerous geological formations shaped by water over time.
Doctor Dumolin conducted initial explorations of the caves in 1739, documenting the geological characteristics and establishing their scientific importance.
The Cailleverdière Association maintains these caves, organizing guided tours that educate visitors about the regional geology and natural heritage.
The caves maintain a constant temperature of 13°C throughout the year, with guided tours operating daily from July through September.
The cave system includes the adjacent Grotte du Bison, where excavations uncovered ancient animal remains and human artifacts.
Location: Blanot
GPS coordinates: 46.48518,4.74556
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:12
Burgundy-Franche-Comté encompasses a varied heritage that spans several millennia. The region houses prehistoric sites such as the Roche de Solutré, monasteries founded as early as the 6th century like Baume Abbey, as well as medieval fortresses and Renaissance homes. Natural formations include the Osselle Cave, open to the public since 1751, and the Hérisson Waterfall, which features seven cascades over nearly 2.5 miles in the Jura mountains. The area is characterized by diverse terrain, from vineyards and mountain foothills to valleys and limestone plateaus. Visitors can explore the Cormatin Castle with its formal gardens, observe the ongoing construction of Guédelon Castle using 13th-century techniques, or explore the underground galleries of the Osselle Cave. These sites attest to human habitation and geological changes over the centuries.
Saône-et-Loire displays French history through castles, monasteries, and museums. The region features Roman theaters, medieval fortresses, and Renaissance châteaux. Visitors find caves with prehistoric art, Buddhist temples, and industrial monuments.
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