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Grotte de la Cocalière

Leisure, Recreational activities, Tourist cave / Other landscaped natural sites in Courry
14,5 Adult
  • Visit one of the most beautiful caves in France, the visit takes place on an easy route. With an indoor temperature of 14°, it is advisable to bring warm clothing. The return journey is by small train through the natural site.

  • A guided tour with commentary throughout a secured itinerary lasting approximately one hour. The Cocalière underground tour is suitable for all ages. Down here the temperature remains at a constant 14 degrees Celsius. You’ll discover an active cave, still under formation.

    Besides the usual calcite concretions, stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes and sizes (including massifs and columns), you’ll also see along the way some circular concretions - disks that seem to defy gravity....
    A guided tour with commentary throughout a secured itinerary lasting approximately one hour. The Cocalière underground tour is suitable for all ages. Down here the temperature remains at a constant 14 degrees Celsius. You’ll discover an active cave, still under formation.

    Besides the usual calcite concretions, stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes and sizes (including massifs and columns), you’ll also see along the way some circular concretions - disks that seem to defy gravity. At La Cocalière they are at their most beautiful and most unusual, hanging from the vault in fine semi-transparent draperies (or calcite curtains) striated with growth marks, not forgetting the eccentric budding crystals, fistulas and long fine macaroni tubes.

    These curiosities of geology are mirrored in the clear blue waters of the natural pools festooned with decorative calcite formations. Those in the Salle des Gours section are arranged in steps and are quite remarkable. A cave pearl under formation won’t fail to capture your attention, all the more so as this natural phenomenon is a sight of extreme rarity.

    Near the exit, you’ll see a representation of prehistoric excavations with objects and bones from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. From there, a little train will take you across the garrigue back to the reception area.

    Discovery Trail - The 35-minute walk takes place on a shaded path, partially accessible to pushchairs. Free acces.

    Unusual night: possibility to spend the night in the pyramid in the heart of the cave.

    Camper vans authorised

    Booking advised by telephone in July and August.
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 50  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing disability
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    • Even flooring with no obstacles
    • Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
    • Doors >=77 cm wide
    • Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
    • Height under table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
    • Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
    • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Bar
    • Toilets
    • Car park
    • Orientation board
    • Defibrillator
    • Coach parking
    • Private parking
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Inside: guide dogs only Only if they’re small dogs that can be carried in your arms or in a basket. They’re not allowed on the ground!
    • Educational visits
    • Coach access
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Shop
    • Tourist brochures
    • Restaurant
    • Fast food
Rates
Payment methods
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Contactless payment
  • From March 15, 2022 to December 31, 2022
  • From January 1, 2023 to November 5, 2023
  • Adult
    14.50 €
  • Child
    10.50 €
  • Teenager
    12.50 €
  • Job seeker
    13.50 €
  • Student
    13.50 €
  • Disabled
    12 €
  • Group adults
    12 €
  • Group children
    From 8 € to 9 €
  • 1 € discount on presentation of the Pass' Cèze Cévennes card.
  • Adult
    14.50 €
  • Child
    10.50 €
  • Teenager
    12.50 €
  • Job seeker
    13.50 €
  • Student
    13.50 €
  • Disabled
    12 €
  • Group adults
    12 €
  • Group children
    From 8 € to 9 €
  • 1 € discount on presentation of the Pass' Cèze Cévennes card.
Openings
  • From March 15, 2023
    until June 30, 2023
  • From July 1, 2023
    until August 31, 2023
  • From September 1, 2023
    until November 5, 2023
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Guided tours departureevery 30 minutes, from 10:15 to 11:45 and from 14:15 to 16:45
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Guided tours departure every 15 minutes, from 9.45 am to 5.45 pm.
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Guided tours depart every 30 minutes, from 10:15 to 11:45 and from 14:15 to 16:45
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