Grotte du Cheval

The cave system extends through 13 kilometers of underground passages, featuring natural concretions and chambers carved by subterranean water flows.

Discovered in 1996, the cave contains numerous prehistoric paintings and engravings created by Cro-Magnon populations over 19,000 years ago.

The rotunda section displays detailed horse figures created using manganese pigments, covered by a calcite film that produces a distinctive blue coloration.

Visitors can access the cave through guided tours that explain the geological formations and showcase the prehistoric artworks within the underground network.

The cave's walls reveal an extensive collection of animal figures, including horses, ibexes, and buffaloes, painted by ancient hunter-gatherer communities.

Location: Arcy-sur-Cure

Part of: caves of Arcy-sur-Cure

GPS coordinates: 47.59092,3.76347

Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:44