Caves in France map & data
There are 10,747 caves mapped in France, spread over 13 regions. The most are in Occitanie (2,659), Centre-Val de Loire (2,414) and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (1,706). 60% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4), Grotte préhistorique de la Cauna and Grotte du Chat.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Occitanie | 2,659 | 25% |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 2,414 | 22% |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 1,706 | 16% |
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 1,593 | 15% |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 652 | 6.1% |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | 585 | 5.4% |
| Grand Est | 262 | 2.4% |
| Pays de la Loire | 185 | 1.7% |
| Bretagne | 155 | 1.4% |
| Île-de-France | 139 | 1.3% |
| Normandie | 134 | 1.2% |
| Hauts-de-France | 81 | 0.8% |
| Corse | 65 | 0.6% |
Notable caves in France
- Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4)Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1836 m · cave entrance
- Grotte préhistorique de la CaunaOccitanie · 980 m · cave entrance
- Grotte du ChatProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 940 m · cave entrance
- Grotte des Premiers Françaiscave entrance
- Grotte des Petites-DallesNormandie · cave entrance
- Cave à la DérouinePays de la Loire · cave entrance
- Abri du Roc aux SorciersNouvelle-Aquitaine · cave entrance
- Grande Grotte d'ArcyBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 132 m · cave entrance
- Gouffre BergerAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1557 m · cave entrance
- Grotte de FontrabiouseOccitanie · 1500 m · cave entrance
- Caverne Dufourcave entrance
- Grotte de LastournelleNouvelle-Aquitaine · cave entrance
- Grotte du BisonBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 130 m · cave entrance
- Grotte d'OrjobetAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1200 m · cave entrance
- Aven Armand (entrée artificielle)Occitanie · yes
- Caverne Mussardcave entrance
- Grotte de TourtoiracNouvelle-Aquitaine · cave entrance
- Grotte du RenneBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 130 m · cave entrance
- Grotte Supérieure de Saint-ChristopheAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · cave entrance
- Grotte de LabeilOccitanie · cave entrance
- Caverne de Cottecave entrance
- Harpeako leizea / Grotte d'ArpeaOrbaitzeta · Nouvelle-Aquitaine · cave entrance
- Grotte du TrilobiteBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 130 m · cave entrance
- Grottes de la BalmeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · cave entrance
- Grotte de LombrivesOccitanie · cave entrance
- Caverne des Féescave entrance
- Grande fontaine de Saint-ChristopheNouvelle-Aquitaine · 88 m · cave entrance
- Grotte du ChevalBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 127 m · cave entrance
- grotte de BalmeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 723 m · cave entrance
- Trou du CalelOccitanie · 525 m · cave entrance
- Caverne des Hirondellescave entrance
- Grotte de l'HyèneBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 126 m · cave entrance
- Grotte de LamartineAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 234 m · cave entrance
- Grotte des Trois FrèresOccitanie · 465 m · cave entrance
- Caverne des Latanierscave entrance
- Grotte du LoupBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 126 m · cave entrance
- Grotte aux Chauves-Souriscave entrance
- Grotte de l'OursBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 125 m · cave entrance
- Grotte des FéesBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 125 m · cave entrance
- Grotte du LionBourgogne-Franche-Comté · 125 m · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in France?
This layer holds 10,747 caves in France, the most of them in Occitanie. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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