Grotte du Grand Roc, Natural cave in Les Eyzies, France
The Grand Roc Cave contains numerous mineral formations including stalactites, stalagmites, and crystalline structures extending from the limestone walls throughout its chambers.
Jean Maury discovered the cave on April 29, 1924, while conducting archaeological research at the nearby Laugerie-Basse shelter in the Vézère Valley.
The cave forms part of the Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1979.
The cave maintains a constant temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and offers guided tours in multiple languages with the last admission 30 minutes before closing.
The Hurricane Lamp Tours allow visitors to experience the cave's discovery conditions using period lighting to examine the mineral formations in their natural state.
Location: Les Eyzies
Part of: Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
GPS coordinates: 44.94840,0.99823
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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