Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine, Carcassonne

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Cave · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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Cavern features like draperies, waterfalls, and columns come to life at Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine, one of the world's largest caves open to tourists. The crystallization in the cave is varied: calcite, aragonite, and a range of colored metal oxides exist here, some of which create the famous red rooms. Also admire the iron oxide-colored rooms of bright ocher with trays and disks hanging from the ceiling, as well as the underground river carved into blue marble. Work out when and for how long to visit Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine and other Carcassonne attractions using our handy Carcassonne day trip planning website.

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By LoftusroadW12

What a fantastic site to visit. Only did the first level tour, to see the cave and it is wonderfully lit. This particular tour takes 45 minutes. However, there are two other tours: The second level..... more

What a fantastic site to visit. Only did the first level tour, to see the cave and it is wonderfully lit. This particular tour takes 45 minutes. However, there are two other tours: The second level..... more »
By 200jussip

Literally breathtaking cave with skybridge that will make your feet tremble. A must visit if you are closeby.

Literally breathtaking cave with skybridge that will make your feet tremble. A must visit if you are closeby. more »

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By Zoe Stimpson

Amazing, site. 3rd or 4th time I've done the tour. Lovely and cool on a hot day. Great host, tour audio-guide available in multiple languages. It's a must see.

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By Stephen Marriott

I’m sorry to say, but photos don’t do this Cavan justice it’s huge and learning all about stalactites and stalagmites and all the other formations in there is incredible. But wear warm clothes as it’s a constant 14 Celsius in the cavern.

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