Les Grottes de Bèze

Useful Information

Location:	Near Dijon.
Open:	APR weekends 10-12, 13:30-18. MAY-SEP daily 10-12, 13:30-18. OCT weekends 10-12, 13:30-18. [2007]
Fee:	Adults EUR 4.50, Children (0-12) EUR 2.15, School Pupils EUR 2.15. Groups (+): Adults EUR 3.50. [2007]
Classification:	Karst cave river cave
Light:	Incandescent Electric Light System Coloured Light
Dimension:
Guided tours:	Boat trip: L=300 m, D=30 min.
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Address:	Chemin des Grottes, 21310 Bèze, Tel: +33-38075-3133, Fax: +33-38075-3084.
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History

1954	continuation behind the sump discovered.
1970	opened to the public.
1990	cave restaurated.

Description

The entrance to the Grottes de Bèze is known for a long time. A huge portal called Grotte de la Crétane which was used by the villagers and the monks to hide in times of danger. Nearby is the huge resurgence of the Bèze river, which flows through the cave, but is only accessible by diving through a sump. This was first done in 1954, and huge passage behind the sump discovered.

It took many years, but then an artificial entrance to the river cave was created The visit is made by boat. The cave is noted for its colourful lights.