When the heat is relentless, there’s nothing better for cooling off than places where it’s nice and cool. Come and discover these spots in Lozère, which are as extraordinary as they are refreshing.
Aven Armand: 12°C and 400 stalagmites to welcome you
The Aven Armand is one of the world’s most beautiful underground wonders. Let the funicular take you up, then set off on a guided tour to explore this forest of stalagmites, unique in the world. With an annual temperature never exceeding 12°C, this place is as refreshing as it is marvellous. You’ll step into the heart of an imaginary world illuminated by a thousand colours… It is said that Notre Dame de Paris resides in the cavern’s great hall. Follow in the footsteps of Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel and embark on a wonderful adventure!
A traditional Causse farmhouse, with natural temperature control between 20 and 25°C
Enjoy a wonderful family adventure at the heart of the Ferme Caussenarde d’Autrefois. Beneath its stone vaults, discover the lives of farmers of yesteryear. With temperatures between 20 and 25°C, you can cool off whilst learning about – or rediscovering – the lives of our ancestors. They have a great deal to teach us: with their simplicity, authenticity and constant adaptability, it’s clear that you’re taking a step back in time. Living in tune with nature, the seasons, the sun and the animals, their lives were a world away from today’s distractions. Take control of your own time and choose the tour that suits you best.
Dargilan Cave: discover a thousand colours at 10°C
Set off on an extraordinary adventure into the depths of the Earth. Known as the ‘Pink Cave’, the Dargilan Cave is situated on the Causse Noir. With a refreshing temperature of 10°C all year round, this place offers a marvellous spectacle. Marvel at the limestone formations with their warm colours and enchanting shapes. Throughout its 1,200-metre-long network of galleries, you’ll be transported back in time to the heart of magnificent chambers. A river, columns, petrified waterfalls, drapery formations, stalactites and limestone ‘organs’ await you!
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