Grotte de la Tante Airie, Natural cave in Pierrefontaine-lès-Blamont, France.
Grotte de la Tante Airie is a natural cave in the Jura Mountains featuring large limestone formations carved by flowing water. Its passages display mineral deposits and showcase how water has gradually sculpted the rock over time.
The cave formed millions of years ago through water erosion of limestone. Archaeological discoveries inside show that people occupied this site during prehistoric times.
The cave takes its name from Tante Airie, a figure in local folklore who appears as a gift-bringing figure during the holiday season.
You can reach the cave via a marked trail of about 5 kilometers starting from behind the retirement home in Pierrefontaine-lès-Blamont. Parking is available near the trailhead.
The Creuse stream has carved natural basins within the cave, each displaying different limestone formations with varied shapes and textures. These water-formed features showcase geology in action.
Location: Pierrefontaine-lès-Blamont
Address: Grotte de Tante Airie, 25310 Pierrefontaine-lès-Blamont, France
GPS coordinates: 47.37785,6.85155
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:26
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