Caves of Soyons
RD 86
Sortie Sud du village
SOYONS
- Phone: +33 4 75 60 88 86
- Website: www.grottes-musee-soyons.fr/
- E-mail: musee.soyons@rhone-crussol.fr
On the Soyons site, an exceptional group of caves was discovered in the late 19th century. Today, two prehistoric and concretion caves are open to the public.
The Grotte de Néron plunges us into prehistory and the life of Neanderthal man.
The Trou du Renard (Fox Hole) reveals the subterranean world, giving access to a gallery of limestone concretions where stalagmites, stalactites, draperies, columns... create an enchanting setting.
The guided tour lasts one hour.
Combined ticket "caves + Soyons archaeological museum" Introductory archaeological excavation workshops for children (information on workshop dates available from the museum). Cave listed as a "Monument historique" and a "Natura 2000", "ENS" and "Vignobles et découvertes" site.
Opening periods
From 01/04 to 30/06/2024, every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2024, daily between 10.30 am and 6.30 pm.
From 01/09 to 31/10/2024, every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Rates
Adult: 8 €
Child: 6 €
Student: 6 €
Group adults: 6 €
Group children: 4 €.
Free entry for children < 5 years.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Means of payments
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Credit transfer
- Check
Facilities
Comfort and services
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Pets welcome
- Motorhomes allowed
- Tourist brochures
- Educational visits
Spoken languages
- English
- French
Access mean
Espace naturel, sentier botanique jusqu'à l'entrée des grottes, lieu de départ de randonnées
