Betweel Meyrueis and Ste-Enimie, the opening of Aven Armand cave lies in the Causse Méjean, a high calcareous plateau bounded by the Tarn gorges to the north and the Jonte gorges to the south.
A funicular railway takes you down a 200 m tunnel to a vast underground cavern, 50 m below ground level, large enough to fit Paris's Notre Dame cathedral in with room to spare.
Over 400 carefully-lit stalagmites stretch their lacy tentacles to a height of several metres. The largest stalagmite stands a record 30 metres tall.
Opening hours:
23 March to 31 May: 10 a.m. to midday and 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1 June to 31 August: 9,30 a.m. to 7 p.m. non stop
1 to 30 September: 10 a.m. to midday and 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1 October to 7 November: 9.30 a.m. to midday and 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Note: Last funicular down 45 minutes before closing time
Prices
Individual
Groups
(25 persons)
Adults
Students
and children
(under 12)
Prices are given for information and are subject to change.
