Grotte de la Cocalière
Courry
Presentation
Visit one of France's most beautiful caves on an easy tour. With an inside temperature of 14°C, we advise you to bring warm clothing. The return journey takes a small train through the natural site.
Guided and commented along a secure path lasting around an hour, the Cocalière underground tour is accessible to all ages. The temperature here is constant, at around 14 degrees, and you'll discover a living cave, i.e. one that's still forming.
As well as the usual calcite concretions, stalagmites and stalactites in a variety of shapes and sizes (including massifs and columns), you can admire discs along the way - circular concretions that defy the laws of gravity. Those at La Cocalière are among the most beautiful and unusual, from the fine draperies (or calcite galons) to the semi-transparent growth streaks suspended from the vault, not forgetting the eccentric budding crystals and the long, slender fistulas or macaroni.
All these geological curiosities are most often mirrored in the limpid or bluish water of the gours or natural basins with their calcite-festooned edges. The Salle des Gours, with its staggered staircases, is an outstanding example. As you pass by, a pearl in a cavern in formation will catch your eye, all the more so as it is a visually rare natural phenomenon.
Near the exit, you'll see a representation of a prehistoric excavation site, showing objects and bones from the Neolithic and Bronze Age. From here, a small train will take you back to the reception area via a path through the garrigue.
Discovery trail - The 35-minute walk takes you along a shady path, partially accessible to baby carriages. Access is free.
INSOLITE
A night for two in the heart of the Grotto, 50 meters underground; in a magical environment of sparkling stalactites
precious calcite crystals and concretions.
In a vast room, a transparent pyramid 3.50 meters high
of 25m2 will welcome thrill-seekers for a night
for a night under a vault studded with natural wonders.
In the warmth of the pyramid, you'll sleep comfortably in a specially designed space, and enjoy an exceptional panorama.
BREATHTAKING
As well as the usual calcite concretions, stalagmites and stalactites in a variety of shapes and sizes (including massifs and columns), you can admire discs along the way - circular concretions that defy the laws of gravity. Those at La Cocalière are among the most beautiful and unusual, from the fine draperies (or calcite galons) to the semi-transparent growth streaks suspended from the vault, not forgetting the eccentric budding crystals and the long, slender fistulas or macaroni.
All these geological curiosities are most often mirrored in the limpid or bluish water of the gours or natural basins with their calcite-festooned edges. The Salle des Gours, with its staggered staircases, is an outstanding example. As you pass by, a pearl in a cavern in formation will catch your eye, all the more so as it is a visually rare natural phenomenon.
Near the exit, you'll see a representation of a prehistoric excavation site, showing objects and bones from the Neolithic and Bronze Age. From here, a small train will take you back to the reception area via a path through the garrigue.
Discovery trail - The 35-minute walk takes you along a shady path, partially accessible to baby carriages. Access is free.
INSOLITE
A night for two in the heart of the Grotto, 50 meters underground; in a magical environment of sparkling stalactites
precious calcite crystals and concretions.
In a vast room, a transparent pyramid 3.50 meters high
of 25m2 will welcome thrill-seekers for a night
for a night under a vault studded with natural wonders.
In the warmth of the pyramid, you'll sleep comfortably in a specially designed space, and enjoy an exceptional panorama.
BREATHTAKING
Camper vans authorised
General informations
- Services :
- Pets welcome
- Motorhomes allowed
- Visites :
- Average individual visit length (minutes) 60
Equipment & Services
- Leisure facilities :
- Picnic area
- Interior facilities :
- Toilets
- Parking :
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Private parking
- Free car park
- Shop :
- Shop
- Restaurants :
- Restaurant
- Fast food
Good to know
- Accessibility Criteria for Mental Impairment :
- Accessibility Criteria for Mental Impairment
- Accessibility Criteria for Visually Impaired :
- Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
- Documentation available in Braille
- Accessibility Criteria for Visually Impaired
- Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- 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
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Accessible tourism :
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
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With the Pass Up Découverte: from 15% discount - Adult rate: €13 instead of €15.50 Child rate: €10 instead of €11.5
Tarifs
| Fares | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/03/2024 - 05/11/2024 | |||
| Adult | 15.50€ | ||
| Child (6-12 years) | 11.50€ |  6 à 12 ans | |
| Teenager | 13.50€ | 13 à 17 ans | |
| 15/03/2025 - 02/11/2025 | |||
| Adult | 15.50€ | ||
| Child (6-12 years) | 11.50€ | 6 à 12 ans | |
| Teenager | 13.50€ | 13 à 17 ans | |
1 € discount on presentation of the Pass' Cèze Cévennes card.
- Payment methods :
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
Contact
Grotte de la Cocalière
555 - D 904
30500
Courry
Phone : +33 4 66 24 34 74
- Spoken language(s) :
- English
- German
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Grotte de la Cocalière
555 - D 904
30500
Courry
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 44.310127
Longitude : 4.167849