CAVE PHOTOS: Grotte Salamandre, with thanks
Re-opening 14 March 2020
After such a warm winter, the cave-dwelling bats are already awake from their hibernation and ready to hunt mosquitoes!
Come and enjoy the four possible visits:
Wheelchair-accessible lookout point
Guided tour
The Grand Rappel (abseiling)
Backstage Caving
Aeroplume Flights
Each type of visit offers a discovery of an enormous cave full of crystals staged with lighting and sound effects.
A program of atmospheric evening concerts and events during the season.
Nearby ‘Cave’ Stay at La Flânerie
Historic Stone Sanctuary 15km from the fashionable market town of Uzès in the Languedoc region of Southern France.
Recently renovated self-contained stone apartment on the ground floor of a traditional 17th c. Provençal village house.
• PERFECT FOR COUPLES
• A RETREAT FOR CREATIVE SOLOS
• STYLISH BOLT-HOLE
• FOODIE DESTINATION
• SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
Please note that Grotte Salamandre is not open during bat hibernation dates. Winter closing is normally around halloween each year. Please check first: www.grottedelasalamandre.com/
La Flânerie is available to stay throughout the year!
The ancient stone squares of Uzès transform into France's most sophisticated culinary destination this October as Saveurs & Savoirs Festival returns. This prestigious four-day celebration brings together Michelin-starred chefs, renowned food writers, and artisanal producers for an extraordinary blend of intellectual exploration and sensory delight.
Unlike typical food festivals, this carefully curated event offers intimate chef demonstrations, thought-provoking conferences, and grand communal feasts in medieval courtyards—creating authentic cultural connections through exceptional cuisine.