Grottes du Foulon, Châteaudun
Plan your visit
Châteaudun: Castle, Old Town and Caves
6 attractions · 5h 51min · transit route
Tickets ~€23
Step-by-step route with transport options and cost breakdown
About Grottes du Foulon
The Grottes du Foulon are a natural limestone cave system extending roughly 500 meters beneath the town of Châteaudun, about 130 km southwest of Paris. Formed through karstic erosion of Senonian chalk dating to the Upper Cretaceous period, the caves contain flint geodes with blue chalcedony crystals and quartz formations. Paleolithic stone tools found on-site indicate human habitation as far back as 300,000 years ago, and four display cases present artifacts from this period.
Grottes du Foulon — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Ticket Prices
Guided Tour
Recommended1-hour guided tour only, no independent visits. Students and college students receive a reduced rate of 9€. Minimum 2 adults required per tour departure. Tours depart at fixed times.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 5 nearby attractions for a full day
From €23 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The caves are marketed as the closest show caves to Paris, roughly a 2-hour drive, which makes them a popular day trip for Parisians. They attract around 26,000 visitors per year despite being in a town of only about 13,000 inhabitants.
Travel Plans for Grottes du Foulon
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Day Routes
Châteaudun: Castle, Old Town and Caves
Châteaudun
Nearby Attractions
Châteaudun Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History
Châteaudun Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History