Cuves de Sassenage
Underground caves tied to the legend of the fairy Mélusine, one of the Seven Wonders of Dauphiné, located just outside Grenoble.
The caves lie at the foot of the Vercors at Sassenage, where an underground river has carved out caverns and waterfalls in the limestone. Legend says they were home to the fairy Mélusine. A guided tour of about an hour follows a path deep into the caves, and it suits families. The opening season is short, mainly in summer, so check session times in advance. The caves are about 8 km from the city center and reachable by bus. The nearby Château de Sassenage is also worth a visit.
Opening hours
Open in summer; guided tour times per official website
Nearby sights
- Fort de la Bastille
- Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
- Musée Dauphinois
- Jardin de Ville
- Place Grenette
- Palais du Parlement du Dauphiné & Place Saint-André
- Grenoble Saint-Laurent Archaeological Museum
- Musée de Grenoble