France Aude Ariege Holiday Accommodation |
CAVES OF AUDE AND ARIEGE
This remarkable geological region of South France has numerous caves. Tautavel man
discovered between 1971-1979 inhabited Languedoc 450,000 years ago. Museums containing
pre-historic art some dating back to the Upper Palaeolithic Age make an interesting holiday
for all.
AGUZOU CAVES
Still in their natural state with crystal and argonite formations. Discovered in 1965 the 25
caves are reputed to be the best in France. Groups of 8-12 people only and children must be
aged 10. Potholing can be arranged in advance 30€ for 2 hours.
www.grotte-aguzou.com
BEDEILHAC CAVE
An opening 15 metres high and 720 metres long it was used during the second world war as an
aeronautical store. 13,000 years ago the Magdalenians decorated the walls with paintings,
engravings and clay sculptures.
NIAUX CAVE
Here the Magdalenians drew in charcoal one of the great pre-historic masterpieces Bison,
horses, deer and Ibex
This remarkable geological region of South France has numerous caves. Tautavel man
discovered between 1971-1979 inhabited Languedoc 450,000 years ago. Museums containing
pre-historic art some dating back to the Upper Palaeolithic Age make an interesting holiday
for all.
AGUZOU CAVES
Still in their natural state with crystal and argonite formations. Discovered in 1965 the 25
caves are reputed to be the best in France. Groups of 8-12 people only and children must be
aged 10. Potholing can be arranged in advance 30€ for 2 hours.
www.grotte-aguzou.com
BEDEILHAC CAVE
An opening 15 metres high and 720 metres long it was used during the second world war as an
aeronautical store. 13,000 years ago the Magdalenians decorated the walls with paintings,
engravings and clay sculptures.
NIAUX CAVE
Here the Magdalenians drew in charcoal one of the great pre-historic masterpieces Bison,
horses, deer and Ibex
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Gite families, small, medium to large groups
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contact@southfrancehols.com
Gite families, small, medium to large groups
Villa couples or single holiday makers
Apartment couples or single holiday makers
www.ffspeleo.fr
contact@southfrancehols.com
THE GORGES OF AUDE AND ARIEGE
Magnificent adventure underground in a natural environment where thrill seeking adventure
can be experienced. Several amazing locations where White Water Sports, Caving, Potholing,
Rock Climbing, Abseiling and Bouldering can be enjoyed :
GORGES ST GEORGES
Narrowest gorge of the Upper Aude Valley 350 metres deep and only 20 metres wide. Closest
to the holiday gite at Axat.
ST PIERRE LYS
A remarkable gorge where only a small ribbon of sky can be seen as sheer vertical walls
reach to the heavens. Trou du Curé a tunnel nicknamed the Priest's Hole was cut with pickaxes
by villagers.
GORGES GALAMUS
An amazing gorge made by the river Agly cutting into the rock. A narrow road leads to St
Antoine Hermitage which clings to the vertical rock face.
GORGES DE LA FRAU
Known as the gorges of fear the river Hers a tributary of the Ariege flows down and makes a
detour in Chalabre.
Magnificent adventure underground in a natural environment where thrill seeking adventure
can be experienced. Several amazing locations where White Water Sports, Caving, Potholing,
Rock Climbing, Abseiling and Bouldering can be enjoyed :
GORGES ST GEORGES
Narrowest gorge of the Upper Aude Valley 350 metres deep and only 20 metres wide. Closest
to the holiday gite at Axat.
ST PIERRE LYS
A remarkable gorge where only a small ribbon of sky can be seen as sheer vertical walls
reach to the heavens. Trou du Curé a tunnel nicknamed the Priest's Hole was cut with pickaxes
by villagers.
GORGES GALAMUS
An amazing gorge made by the river Agly cutting into the rock. A narrow road leads to St
Antoine Hermitage which clings to the vertical rock face.
GORGES DE LA FRAU
Known as the gorges of fear the river Hers a tributary of the Ariege flows down and makes a
detour in Chalabre.