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Unique in Europe !
The story begins in 1957 with the discovery of network Fuilla by Henri Salvayre, hydrogeologist and specialist underworld.
In 1978, the chance of a conference meet him Delonca Edmond, then driller status.
The passion of hydrogeology and speleology, combined with the prospect of rediscovering the network and Fuilla Angkor combined the two men and seal a beautiful friendship.
The exploration allowed the discovery of the White Hall May 8, 1982 and the development of the cave.
The cave consists of two parts, the Gallery of Two Porches leading to the White Hall and the Network of Angkor including La Nef, the Lake of Atolls, the Hall of Angkor and the Red Room Dome. |
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It thus offers at As the visit, an uninterrupted series of buildings with growing volumes to the magnificent lookout 'Balcon des Ténèbres'. Grottes des Grandes Canalettes contains a rare collection of eccentric concretions which not always stop the caver and surprise the most jaded fans grottos. Grottes des Grandes Canalettes is 300 meters from the medieval town of Villefranche de Conflent
on the road to Corneilla Conflent Vernet les Bains in the Pyrenees-Orientales.
Grottes des Grandes Canalettes are now among the most beautiful caves in France and is one of the most visited sites in the Pyrenees-Orientales.
New in:
New equipment in ‘Salle du Totem’ called ‘Salle du Yeti’ of Les Grandes Canalettes, in which was shot the film ‘Le Cri du Yéti’ broadcast by the French channel Canal + during Christmas 2000: Free access for accompanied people with reduced mobility...
Pyrénées-Orientales - D 116
Villefranche-de-Conflent
2,5 km from Corneilla-de-Conflent
5,6 km from Prades
3,1 km from Conat
3,5 km from Ria-Sirach
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Opening Grottes des Grandes Canalettes - Villefranche-de-Conflent:
- Non-stop / without reservation
- Unguided tour (about 1 hour)
- April to June - from 10am to 6pm
- July to August - from 10am to 7.30pm and every evening at 7pm
- The «Light and Sound» music Show is offered in the underground cathedral
- (on presentation of your ticket) Last admission: 6.45 PM (Show starts at 7.00 PM).
- September to October - from 10am to 6pm
- November to March - from 10am to 6pm
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* Parking
* Shop
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* Groups accepted
* Picnic area
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Villefranche-de-Conflent
Fort Libéria - Villefranche-de-Conflent
Prades
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Mont-Louis - City of the Sun King - The citadel is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mont-Louis, is one of nine towns entirely built by France's greatest military architect, Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. In 1679, Louis XIV approved the financing of Mont-Louis, defending the passage to the Roussillon region of France. Inaugurated in 1681, Mont-Louis completed the line of defences stretching from Mediterranean Sea. Created from scratch by Vauban, it is a perfect example of 17th century fortified military architecture in which Vauban was able to express his creativity fully. Mont-Louis still has a military function today—the National Commando Training Centre — the Centre National d’Entraînement Commando – is housed in the citadel buildings. The history of the site is recounted in several guided tours of the citadel and the Puits des Forçats area, but you are also free to wander round at your leisure. The church has lots of baroque art treasures, while walking along the pathway at the foot of the ramparts, you can appreciate the genius of Vauban and the beauty of the site...
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West of Perpignan (90 km), at an altitude of between 1,600 and 1,800 metres, facing due south, Font-Romeu is probably the Pyrenean resort best known to the French. Air conditioning was introduced at the very beginning of the 20th century, but it was in 1914, with the construction of the imposing Grand Hotel, that the resort made a name for itself. Built on the heights of the city, this palace of two hundred rooms attracted wealthy personalities from all over Europe. After the Second World War, the city of Cerdan regained a second wind thanks to the democratization of winter sports, but also thanks to its climatic vocation. Clean, dry air, especially beneficial to asthmatics. But Font-Romeu is also a sporting town. Its consecration came in particular from the creation of the climatic and sports high school as well as the national altitude training centre, attended by high-level athletes. Font-Romeu is of course a leading winter sports resort in the Pyrenean chain, with its 54 kilometres of downhill ski slopes, 111 for cross-country skiing and 23 ski lifts. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, running trail... so many activities to do and that are declined to infinity...
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Grottes des Grandes
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Leisure - Caves, Gorges and Waterfalls |
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Grottes des Grandes Canalettes
Route de Vernet les Bains
66500 Villefranche-de-Conflent |
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Phone +33 4.68.05.20.20
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www.grottescanalettes.com |
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Child rate:
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Adult rate:
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Le Relais
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In the heart of the city of Villefranche-de-Conflent is Relais de Villefranche, a restaurant with a proven medieval style. The restaurant offers a very wide choice of Catalan dishes and specialties, as well as traditional dishes and tasty pizzas. We welcome groups of 20 to 250 people. For groups we offer preferential rates for the restaurant but also for visits to the castle, the ramparts and the caves. You can have a great time on our outdoor terrace, shaded in summer. Whether you are on an excursion in our beautiful region or just passing through, make a stop at Villefranche-de-Conflent, a medieval town from the 10th / 11th century that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get on the yellow tourist train to explore this beautiful region including Fort Libéria, Grottes des Grandes Canalettes, Mont-Louis and Prades...
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 9-Holes.
With its 9 holes (par 36 - 2517meter - 1985 The golf course was embedded in the still natural mountainous landscape. The 9-hole course offers several variations and a wonderful view on the surroundings. Especially the water hazards offer a few difficulties, but whit their clear water they do indeed offer a little refreshment, too...
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Symbol and pride of the Catalan Pyrenees, Le Train Jaune offers an exceptional view of the Tet Valley and the plateau of Cerdagne. The Train Jaune, also called the canary because of its color, connects Villefranche-de-Conflent (427 meters) with Latour-de-Carol (1232 meters) on a 63 km track and climbs with 1200 meters of difference in altitude to the highest station of France 'Bolquère' at 1593 meters. It takes approx. 3 hours from one end of the line to the other, during which you have plenty of time to photograph the landscape of the Têt Valley and the Cerdan Plateau. 60 km of architectural masterpieces in the Catalan Pyrenees ... The Train Jaune railway, built at the turn of the century, was intended to link the Catalan highlands with the rest of the department. The first works in 1903 made it possible from 1910 to link Villefranche-de-Conflent with Mont-Louis...
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Le Grand Tétras welcome you in an exceptionaly beautiful site in a ski center located at an altitude of 1800 meters in the village center. Le Grand-Tétras, a three star hotel, having the "hotelcert" label, features 36 higly comfortable bedrooms in the heart of the ski center of Font-Romeu and the Regional Nature Reserve of the Catalan Pyrenees. Its fitness center on the six floor welcomes you the whole year round with its covered and heated swimming pool, sauna, fitness room and outside jacuzziwith its panoramic view...
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Hotel Font-Romeu Clair Soleil |
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Welcome to "l'Hotel
Clair-Soleil" Font Romeu
The hotel "Clair Soleil" is located south of the town of Font-Romeu, on the way to Odeillo village. From here you can enjoy panoramic views of the Pyrénées.
A 10 minutes walk takes you to the town center and the ski station in 5 minutes by car. There is a private parking at the hotel. The restaurant is open every evening and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon.
Menu prices range from 22 to 38 € and offer specialties such as foie gras mi-cuit and accompanied by warm bread and onion marmalade,
or soufflé with candied orange peel and Grand Marnier.
Come enjoy these culinary moments on the panoramic terrace facing the Pyrenees and the solar oven...
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Château de Quérigut is located on a rocky outcrop in the village center Quérigut (Ariege).Castle Quérigut is mentioned in a text dating from 1208. The fifteenth century until the late seventeenth century, it was repeatedly besieged by the Spaniards. An attempt to take the castle fails in 1495. In 1589, the attackers managed to burn. In 1607, Louis XIII establishes a garrison there. It will be deleted by a judgment of the State Council of 25 April 1638. The castle was burned again in 1676. In 1709, Louis XIV ordered the restoration of the castle and established a garrison again. It remains today a massive castle tower in ruins, which was the old dungeon...
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Marie and Lionel welcome you all year round at their Gite-Auberge, for a stay in Cerdagne. Ideally situated in the old village of Odeillo and south-facing with views over the valley, La Chouette has the ambience of an inn of old and will be a great starting-point for all your mountain excursions…
Facilities: free Wi-Fi, courses, seminars, training..
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