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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. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire by using our Saint-Nectaire trip itinerary maker site .

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By Gaylord C On March 4, 2018

On suit le cour de l’eau d’une première chambre creusée dans la roche jusqu’aux fontaines pétrifiantes en passant par les ateliers. Voyage très court mais à compléter avec les bains romains un peu plu... more »

We follow the Court of water from the first room dug into the rock to visit fountains through the workshops. Very short trip but to complete with Roman baths a little higher in the village of st nectaire. Very informative for the younger.

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By Maxime V On March 4, 2018

Nous avions décidé de visiter Saint Nectaire est lors nos promenade nous avons découvert "les fontaines pétrifiante" ne sachant pas du tous ce que c'est nous avons décidé de visiter ! Et une agréable ... more »

We decided to visit Saint Nectaire is during our walk we discovered "petrifying fountains" not knowing all this we decided to visit! And here's a pleasant surprise, I highly recommend it for the 6th do not expect a visit to crazy but we do discover something unusual and unique in the world by serving as the nature

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By Delphine N On March 3, 2018

belle découverte de cette technique artistique, magnifique objet, un savoir faire unique. très intéressant même pour les enfants more »

Nice discovery of this artistic technique, beautiful object, a knowledge to make unique. very interesting even for children

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By Helen Myhill On March 30, 2018

What a fantastic place to visit and reasonably priced. Information in a couple of languages including English.

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By Nathalie LEROY On February 2, 2018

Curiosité locale très intéressante. L'art d utiliser le calcaire de l'eau des sources chaudes. Incroyable et magnifique résultat. Artisanat ou Art ? En tout cas... des valeurs ancestrales qui perdurent !! Merci à la personne de l'accueil qui nous a fait entrer malgré l'heure avancée et qui a pris le temps de tout expliquer.

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Very interesting local curiosity. Art d use the limestone of the water of the hot springs. Amazing and beautiful result. Craft or Art? In any case... of ancestral values which still exist! Thanks to the person of hospitality makes us enter despite the late hour and who took the time to explain.

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By Milena Labaune On April 1, 2018

Visite un peu chère pour le prix. 6€ pour une visite libre qui dure moins d'une demie heure. Intéressant tout de même car procédé unique.

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Visit a bit expensive for the price. €6 for a free visit, which lasts less than a half hour. Interesting anyway as unique process.

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By Arnaud Martin On February 27, 2018

Très belle surprise! Belle découverte d'un artisanat méconnu. Rencontre très intéressante d'une famille qui entretient et développe son art depuis 7 générations. À visiter!

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Very nice surprise! Beautiful discovery of an unknown craft. Very interesting meeting of a family that maintains and develops his art for 7 generations. To visit!

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By Carole Baudoin On March 9, 2018

Visite très instructive et bien faite. On découvre un savoir faire original. Personnel très sympathique. Boutique bien achalandée.

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Visit informative and well done. We discover one original know-how. Very friendly staff. Well-stocked shop.

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