Grottes de Calès, Underground dwelling site in Lamanon, France.
The Grottes de Calès contain multiple levels of caves carved into the eastern cliffside of the Alpilles massif, forming an extensive network of chambers.
The caves provided continuous habitation from prehistoric times through the 15th century, housing between 120 to 220 residents during its peak occupation period.
The site represents advanced engineering capabilities of early inhabitants, incorporating sophisticated drainage systems that channeled rainwater into storage cisterns for daily use.
Visitors need to bring torches to navigate the caves safely, as the natural lighting remains limited throughout the carved underground passageways.
The cave network features narrow staircases cut directly into the rock, connecting different residential levels while preserving evidence of ancient construction methods.
GPS coordinates: 43.70389,5.08222
Latest update: November 15, 2025 13:13
Canal de Craponne
4.8 km
Giant Plane tree of Lamanon
481 m
Roquemartine
4.2 km
Collégiale Saint-Laurent de Salon-de-Provence
6.8 km
Villa de Saint-Pierre de Vence
6.3 km
Château de Vernègues
7 km
Nostradamus house
7.1 km
Église Saint-Michel de Salon-de-Provence
7.2 km
Porte de l'Horloge de Salon-de-Provence
7.1 km
Temple de l'église protestante unie de France de Salon-de-Provence
7 km
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce church
4.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin-du-Sonnailler
5.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean d'Alleins
5.7 km
St Vérédème chapel
5.1 km
Église Saint-Amand de Sénas
4.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Denis de Lamanon
280 m
Chapelle des Pénitents blancs d'Alleins
6.4 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens d'Aurons
6.5 km
Église de Roquemartine
4.2 km
Église Saint-Denys de Lamanon
768 m
Chapelle Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens d'Alleins
5.7 km
Église de l'Annonciation de Marie d'Alleins
6.5 km
Église Saint-Jacques du Vieux-Vernègues
7.1 km
Cocotte fountain
4.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Georges d'Alleins
4.8 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Voyage de Sénas
4.2 km
Thiers square N° 10
4.3 km
Immeuble, 35 rue du Moulin-d'Isnard
7.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes