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Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire, Saint-Nectaire

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View majestic natural sculptures at Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire, a cave system crafted by the forces of water, volcanic activity, and stone. Prepare to be astonished by the unique subterranean environment of the strange underground world. The caverns are rich in limestone that shapes to the movement of water and springs that are up to 52 C (125.6 F). Watch Fontaine Pétrifiante (Petrifying Fountain) waterfall that drops 14 meters (46 feet). On the Fontaines Petrifiantes grounds, The Papon family invites you to their one-of-a-kind workshop to witness the Gutta-Percha process for molding that they have used to create their otherworldly arts since 1821. Our Saint-Nectaire holiday planner makes visiting Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire and other Saint-Nectaire attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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nadouna54

August 17, 2017

Visite guidée très intéressante et instructive. Savoir faire a perpétuer . Guide sympathique sachant donner des explications intéressantes. more »

Very interesting and informative tour. Know-how has perpetuated. Nice guide knowing give interesting explanations.

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jcoco03

August 16, 2017

Super à faire absolument ,site très bien pour les petits est grands . Le guide super !!! Je vous le conseille more »

Great to do very well for small site is great. Great guide! I recommend it

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CassandreAnthony

August 16, 2017

Visite guidée très intéressante mais pour les personnes qui souhaitent voir des grottes ce n'est pas le lieu idéal. Sinon endroit très instructif more »

Guided tour very interesting but for people who want to see caves is not ideal. Otherwise very informative place

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Vincent Vilela

August 17, 2017

Lieu intéressant, la jeune guide parfaite. Nous avons beaucoup aimé. Lieu un peu petit pour le prix, nous ne visitons pas tout ! Procédé intéressant. Il faut aimer le résultat par contre.

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Interesting place, the young guide perfect. We liked. Place a little small for the price, we do not visit all! Interesting process. He must love the result however.

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Maud

August 20, 2017

Vaut le détour. De beaux objets dont la fabrication est bien expliquée lors de la visite. Guide sympathique et disponible. Pour ce qui est des camees certains sont montés sur support fantaisie. Prix honnête. Demandez aux vendeuses en fin de visite... Qq exemplaires disponibles.

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Worth the drive. Beautiful objects whose manufacture is well explained during the visit. Friendly guide. What cameos, some are mounted on support fancy. Honest price. Ask the vendors at the end of visit... QQ best available.

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Guillaume Rumeau

August 22, 2017

Il s'agit finalement de la visite d'un atelier d'artisan. La visite est bien commentée, les explications sont claires, le lieux est charmant. Les œuvres sont intéressantes et loin d'être hors de prix par rapport au travail effectué.

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It is finally the visit of an artisan workshop. The visit is well commented, the explanations are clear, the scene is lovely. The works are interesting and far from overpriced compared to the work done.

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Damien reveillon

August 8, 2017

Procedé de fabrication original et ancien. Visite éducative très ludique, on y apprend même pour les grands. Un côté artistique que l'on voit à la fin avec les prix qui vont avec.

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Original and former manufacturing process. Very fun educational visit, we learn even for adults. An artistic side that is seen at the end with the prices that go with.

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Emilie leconte

August 16, 2017

Lieu intéressant et originale. Acceuil sympathique. Par contre visite rapide et magasin beau mais cher à la fin.

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Interesting and original place. Nice. However visit quick and nice store but expensive in the end.

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Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire, Saint-Nectaire

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