Aven Armand Cave, France
From series “Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”
In France there are also caves, which are worth seeing. Aven Armand Cave should definitely be mentioned among them. The cave is located at the depth of about 100 meters and is known for its numerous stalagmites. In the cave there are over 400 types of these amazing geological formations. They form an incredibly beautiful architectural group of natural origin. In Aven Armand cave is the largest known stalagmite in the world, whose height is 30 meters.
The cave has been named in honour of the discoverer, a well-known French spearologist Louis Armand. He found the cave in 1897. For a free visit it was only opened 30 years later. Nowadays, visitors of the unique natural site can go down the cave with a cable car. The first observation platforms were built in 1927. To get there, visitors had to descend through a narrow tunnel, the length of which is more than 200 meters.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Crédit Agricole du Languedoc' located in 7.49 km (
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Car rental office: 'Europcar France' is located in 26 km (
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Fuel station: 'Esso' in 7 km
Supermarket: 'Baret' in 1.18 km
Parking: 'Restaurant Campanile Millau' in 25 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Molines' in 7.46 km
Police station: 'Gendarmerie Nationale' in 25 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Le Fédou - Fromagerie de Hyelzas' in 2.31 km
Railway station: 'S.n.c.f' in 30 km
Nearest airports:
» Brenoux Airport MEN - in 34 km
» Marcillac Airport RDZ - in 72 km
» Mediterranee Airport MPL - in 86 km
» Vals-Lanas Airport OBS - in 88 km
» Garons Airport FNI - in 99 km
» Brenoux Airport MEN - in 34 km
» Marcillac Airport RDZ - in 72 km
» Mediterranee Airport MPL - in 86 km
» Vals-Lanas Airport OBS - in 88 km
» Garons Airport FNI - in 99 km
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Hotel de la Jonte
Located in 5 km from Aven Armand Cave
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Rooms: 30
Route on the map:
Rooms: 30
The guest rooms at Hotel de la Jonte include a telephone and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room features a private bathroom with a … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Les Sapins
Located in 7 km from Aven Armand Cave
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Rooms: 16
Route on the map:
Rooms: 16
The rooms at Hotel Les Sapins are simply decorated and have views of the river or garden. Rooms with a private bathroom are available. A continental … More: photo, rates and booking
Domaine De Pradines
Located in 10 km from Aven Armand Cave
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Rooms: 6
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Rooms: 6
Domaine De Pradines offers beautiful natural surroundings, just 35 km from Millau. The chalets have bay windows and a covered furnished terrace … More: photo, rates and booking
Relais Des Monts
Located in 11 km from Aven Armand Cave
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Rooms: 3
Route on the map:
Rooms: 3
This eighteenth century stone house is a former convent. All of the guestrooms have satellite TV and internet access. Sports activities such as … More: photo, rates and booking
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