Canalettes Caves
Grottes des Canalettes
Stalactite caves next to Villefranche-de-Conflent, filled with snow-white crystal formations and helictites, with concerts held inside in summer.
The caves consist of the Grand Canalettes and Canalettes caves. Inside are abundant snow-white stalactites, stalagmites and rare helictites, with carefully designed lighting. On summer evenings, there are occasional in-cave concerts and light shows. A visit takes about an hour, and since the caves are cool, bring a jacket. It is about 15 minutes' walk from the old town of Villefranche-de-Conflent, and the caves, town and fortress can be combined into a day trip.
Opening hours
10:00 AM–5:30 PM (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Villefranche-de-Conflent
- Fort Libéria
- Le Train Jaune
- Abbey of Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa
- Abbey of Saint-Martin-du-Canigou
- Pic du Canigou
- Serrabone Priory
- Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt