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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Grotte de la Cocalière

Courry, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 88 2026
Grotte de la Cocalière

Limestone cave with stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, calcite discs, lit shallow pools and an underground river. One-hour guided tours in French run every 15 minutes in large groups, starting down a long staircase and ending with a little train ride back.

Highlights

  • Lit shallow water pools
  • Calcite disc formations
  • Little train return ride

Good to know

  • Tour lasts about one hour
  • Around 14°C inside, bring a sweater
  • About 250 steps down at the start

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