Grotte de Niaux
This was the absolute highlight of my trip. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) you cannot take photos of the interior of the cave. Very few of these prehistoric caves are open anymore because the paintings are deteriorating.
This visit was accidental. One day in Colomiers, AlteCocker decided to drive to Andorra to add another country to her collection. She got as far as Niaux. Once she scored a ticket for the visit at the last minute, the Grotte de Niaux became the destination for the day. Andorra will have to wait for another visit. When AlteCocker later visited Siega Verde west of Salamanca, Spain, she found out that Niaux is considered one of 10 greatest prehistoric caves in France and Spain. AlteCocker had never heard of it before her visit but now urges all of you to go if you are in there area.
You will note that to give you an idea, AlteCocker bought a souvenir book and took photos of what was in the book because it was either that or nothing. If you go, AlteCocker guarantees that you will gasp in amazement when you finally arrive at the paintings. The walk is very slippery up and down.
This visit was accidental. One day in Colomiers, AlteCocker decided to drive to Andorra to add another country to her collection. She got as far as Niaux. Once she scored a ticket for the visit at the last minute, the Grotte de Niaux became the destination for the day. Andorra will have to wait for another visit. When AlteCocker later visited Siega Verde west of Salamanca, Spain, she found out that Niaux is considered one of 10 greatest prehistoric caves in France and Spain. AlteCocker had never heard of it before her visit but now urges all of you to go if you are in there area.
You will note that to give you an idea, AlteCocker bought a souvenir book and took photos of what was in the book because it was either that or nothing. If you go, AlteCocker guarantees that you will gasp in amazement when you finally arrive at the paintings. The walk is very slippery up and down.