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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Grotte de Clamouse

Saint-Jean-de-Fos, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 48 2026
Grotte de Clamouse

Limestone cave with varied concretions, calcite draperies, crystals and a sound and light show, visited after introductory films. Guided tours on foot in French follow platforms and many stairs, with a smartphone audio guide, and Spéléopark caving courses run separately.

Highlights

  • Sound and light show
  • Spéléopark caving courses
  • Calcite draperies and crystals

Good to know

  • Guided tour lasts about 1.5 hours
  • Around 15°C inside, bring a jacket
  • Several hundred steps; book time slots online

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