Grotte de la Draye Blanche, Natural limestone cave in La Chapelle-en-Vercors, France.
The interior chamber of Draye Blanche extends 100 meters in length and 30 meters in width, featuring multiple mineral formations throughout its galleries.
Fabien Rey found the cave in 1918 when searching for his lost dog, leading to its development as a tourist site in 1970.
The cave serves as an educational center where visitors learn about geological processes and regional paleontology through guided presentations.
Tours operate from April through November, with adult admission at 8 euros and children between 3 and 18 years paying 5.50 euros.
Renovations in 1990 revealed over 15,000 fossil bones from 45 different species, including cave bears and ancient wolves.
Location: La Chapelle-en-Vercors
Address: Grotte de la Draye Blanche, 26420 La Chapelle-en-Vercors, France 26420
GPS coordinates: 44.93960,5.38493
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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