Caune de l'Arago

#1516 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

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Arago cave is a prehistoric site in the community of Tautavel, in the department of Pyrénées-Orientales. It is a large cavity overlooking a perennial stream called the Verdouble. Human remains attributed to the Tautavel Man and the lithic remnants of the Lower Paleolithic were discovered in the cave. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°50'23"N, 2°45'17"E

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Day trips

Caune de l'Arago – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Aguilar, Château de Padern, Château de Salveterra, castell de Talteüll.

3.5 miN
Forts and castles
Château d'Aguilar, Tuchan
91 min walk • The Château d'Aguilar is a 12th-century castle, one of the so-called Cathar castles, located in the commune of Tuchan in the Aude département of France.
5.4 miW
Forts and castles
Château de Padern
138 min walk • Perched atop a rocky crag in the picturesque region of Languedoc in southern France, the Château de Padern is a historic castle that whispers tales of the medieval past. This ancient fortress, dating back to the 11th century, stands as a testament to the strategic...
6 miNE
Forts and castles, Ruins
Château de Salveterra
152 min walk • The castle of Salveterra, or castle of Opoul, is a castle built by James I of Aragon in the thirteenth century on the border between the Kingdom of France and the Kingdom of Aragon.
2 miS
Forts and castles
castell de Talteüll, Tautavel
51 min walk • The castle of Tautavel, in the commune of Tautavel, in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales, is a castle built between the 11th and 13th centuries.
5.9 miSE
Church
St. Mary's Church
151 min walk • Sainte-Marie Church is a Catholic church located in Espira-de-l'Agly in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales in the Occitanie region.
~810 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Corbières Massif
4 min walk • The Corbières Massif is a mountain range in the Pre-Pyrenees. It is the only true foothill of the Pyrenees on their northern side.
1.7 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, Tautavel
45 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.9 miNW
Memorial
War Memorial, Tuchan
99 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
7 miSW
Locality
Latour-de-France
180 min walk • One of the main attractions in Latour-de-France is its stunning natural scenery. The village is located in the heart of the Agly Valley, providing visitors with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors.
4.5 miS
Locality
Cases-de-Pène
114 min walk • One of the main attractions in Cases-de-Pène is the stunning landscape that surrounds the town. Visitors can explore the rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves that make up the countryside, and take in breathtaking views of the Pyrenees mountains in the distance.