Aven Armand

Journey to the center of the Earth, between imagination and reality. Come and discover this timeless space, where lights, images and sounds weave links between fiction and reality.

Treasure of Earth and Time.

Discovered on the Causse Méjean, on September 17, 1897 by Louis Armand, Edouard-Alfred Martel and Armand Viré, this wonderful site has been exploited since June 11, 1927.

150 years ago, Jules Verne wrote "Journey to the Center of the Earth," inventing an underground world filled with fabulous animals, giant plants, and surrounded by magical crystals...

After a descent by funicular, the visit to Aven Armand takes you more than 100 meters underground. Passionate guides will help you admire, thanks to lighting with changing effects, the Virgin Forest and its 400 stalagmites, unique in the world.
You will never forget the palm tree, the turkey, the draperies, the jellyfish, the cauliflower, the tiger's jaw… and of course the largest stalagmite known to date in the world, standing 30 meters tall.

2026 Group Offer: from 15 people

"JULES VERNE" TOUR
The Jules Verne tour is a guided tour of approximately 1 hour that immerses you in the spectacular world of the Aven Armand.
After a descent by funicular, you reach a vast underground chamber housing a forest of over 400 stalagmites of astonishing shapes and sizes...

Throughout the tour, the guide will introduce you to the history of the cave, its exploration and its unique geological features.

⏱️ 1 hour
A comprehensive visit that combines discovery, wonder, and scientific exploration.

"PANORAMIC BALCONY" TOUR
Designed for groups with limited time, this condensed visit allows you to access the Aven Armand by funicular, then admire the cave from the panoramic balcony.
Your guide will tell you the story of the discovery, comment on the formation and the main natural curiosities visible from this exceptional viewpoint.
⏱️ 25 to 30 minutes
An immersive, short and accessible experience, ideal for groups with limited time, particularly suitable for seniors, people with reduced mobility and anyone wishing to discover the cave effortlessly.

Visitor's booklet in English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Czech.

OFFER FOR WORKS COUNCILS AND SIMILAR COMPANIES
For works councils and similar organizations, tickets at preferential rates are available to order.

The tickets are valid for two seasons (2026 and 2027).
Payment can be made by bank transfer or check.

Our CSE offer is evolving; we now offer a code system for your tickets, allowing your beneficiaries to book directly online.

With online booking, there is no waiting at the ticket offices: your beneficiaries can go directly to the control at the funicular boarding, at the date and time of their choice.

The advantages:

a preferential rate
tickets valid for 2 seasons
a simple and quick booking system using promo codes

On-site dining: "Le Spéléo Café" restaurant

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