Saint-Marcel Cave

50 km from the house · Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche

Underground pools of blue water in the Cocalière caves, used as an illustration.

Our photo of the Cocalière caves is similar.

One of the largest caves in France: 64 km of passages.

"Listed as a national heritage site for its geological and archaeological interest, the Saint-Marcel cave, with 64 km of passages, is one of the largest caves in France."

Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche, 46 minutes from Le Mas g'Ardéchois.

Nearby

La Garde-Guérin and its tower on a green plateau.

46 km

Villages

La Garde-Guérin

An intact fortified village overlooking the Chassezac gorges.

River waters between cliffs and trees in autumn colours.

45 km

Outdoors & sports

Skydiving

A tandem freefall from 4,000 m above the gorges.

Rows of purple lavender on the Valensole plateau, with mountains in the distance.

45 km

Museums & culture

Maison de la Lavande

The Lavandaïs estate and its museum: the scent alone is intoxicating.