Courry

Grotte de la Cocalière

Visit one of the most beautiful caves in France, the visit takes place on an easy route. With an indoor temperature of 14, it is advisable to bring warm clothing. The return is made by small train through the natural site.
Guided and commented throughout a secure route lasting approximately one hour, the underground visit to La Cocalière is accessible to all ages. The temperature here is constant, around 14 degrees, and you discover a living cave, that is to say still in formation.

In addition to the usual calcite concretions, stalagmites and stalactites of various sizes and shapes (including masses and columns), you can admire along the way the discs – circular concretions defying the laws of gravity. Those of La Cocalière are among the most beautiful and unusual, from the fine draperies (or calcite braid) to the semi-transparent streaks of growth suspended from the vault, without forgetting the eccentric budding crystals and the fistulas or elongated macaroni and so purposes.

All these geological curiosities are most often found on the clear or bluish water of the gours or natural pools with their edges scalloped with calcite. Those in the Salle des Gours, arranged in steps, are remarkable. Along the way, a cave pearl in formation will demand your attention, especially since it is a visually extremely rare natural phenomenon.

Near the exit, you can observe the representation of a prehistoric excavation site showing objects and bones from the Neolithic and Bronze Age. From there, a small train will take you back to reception via a path crossing the scrubland.

Discovery Trail – The 35-minute walk takes place on a shaded route, partially accessible to strollers. Its access is free.

UNUSUAL
A night for two in the heart of the Cave 50 meters underground.; in a magical environment made up of stalactites
sparkling, precious calcite crystals, concretions.
In a large room, a transparent pyramid of 3,50 meters
high and 25m2 will welcome thrill-seekers
for a night under the vault studded with natural wonders.
Warm, the pyramid will comfortably shelter your sleep in a furnished space and will offer you an exceptional panorama.

BREATHTAKING
Further information :
Motorhomes allowed
Bikers
Cyclists
Promotional offers

Web Pass price on the website

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The current managers Christophe and Jérôme BOUQUET are the sons of the co-inventor and co-developer (Christian BOUQUET). Since their childhood they have been aware of the protection of nature. They got involved in eco tourism very early on; the Grotte de la Cocalière site was the first Quality Tourism cave and signatory of the EUROPARC and Esprit Parc National Charter.

Services for children

a fun and educational trail with unusual puzzles from the mascot Le Lérot.

Tips and Suggestions

With the Pass Up Découverte: from 15% reduction – Adult price: €13 instead of €15,50 Child price: €10 instead of €11,5

2024-06-06

2025-03-05

Sustainable tourism

Promote heritage and its environment and make the discovery of the underground world accessible.

We speak: German, English

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Location details

  • In the countryside
  • Mountain view
  • Village at -2 km

Opening

Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Guided tours depart every 15 minutes, from 9:45 a.m. to 17:45 p.m.

Opening hours from September 01 to November 02, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Regular departure of guided tours, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 14:15 p.m. to 16:45 p.m.

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Adult
16 €Not disclosed
Kids

12 €Not disclosed
Adolescent

14 €Not disclosed
Further information :
1 € reduction on presentation of the Pass' Cèze Cévennes Card.
Accompanying guides on quote.
Free for children 6 and under)

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Bank / credit card
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Services

Equipment

  • Free parking
  • Private parking lot
  • Coach parking
  • Parking
  • Picnic area.
  • Toilet

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Boutique
  • Restaurant
  • Fast food

Activities on site

  • Recreational leisure
  • Tourist cave / Other developed natural sites

Home animals

ACCEPTED

Accessibility

  • Tourism and Handicap brand - hearing impairment
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - mental disability
  • Tourism and Handicap brand - visual impairment
Adapted service: Services adapted for hearing impairment, Not wheelchair accessible, Reserved space for people with reduced mobility, Hard surface, Clear circulation area, Accessible entrance, Furniture/reception counter adapted for people in wheelchairs, Accessible table, WC + grab bar + circulation space, Magnetic loop available at reception, Documentation available in Braille and/or large print, Presentation of the place accessible to visually impaired people at reception, Reception staff trained in welcoming people with disabilities, Identifiable exterior routes (contrast/relief) from the disabled parking space to the accessible entrance, Documentation in Easy French

Physical disability

Smooth rolling and barrier-free ground
Reserved space 330 cm wide
Height below table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm
Doors >=77 cm wide

Visual impairment

Relief plan, tactile model or audio description device available at reception
From 16 € / adult

Address

555 – D 904
30500 Courry
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