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The Top 15 Caves in Ile-de-France

Looking to visit a cave in Ile-de-France on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Ile-de-France’s 15

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

Icehouse at the Domaine des Marmousets

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The Marmousets estate was only equipped with an ice cave in the 18th century, when the popularity of this “factory” integrated into the parks took off.
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Troglodyte Church of Haute-Isle

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Small cave church by the road.

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Béatrix Cave

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It is a pretty cave carved into the rock. The spot is super nice!

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Bosquet of the Baths of Apollo

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The current grove dates from the reign of Louis XVI, laid out between 1778 and 1781. Its center is occupied by a lake dominated by a huge fake rock embellished …

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Troubetzkoï Family Shelter

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Small cave in the woods, with engravings, in homage to Samuel Adam-Salomon - French sculptor of the 19th Century who spent most of his life in Fontainebleau. His works are …

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White Doe Cave

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Marked with a "C", the Biche Blanche cave was designed by Denecourt himself to arouse the curiosity of hikers. There are many inscriptions historically associated with the farriers who looked after the horses of the military regiments around 1878.

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Druids' Den

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It is a vast shelter in the rock.

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Bandits' Cave

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La Caverne des Brigands was dug at Denecourt's request in 1844, in order to attract tourists! He then invents a story of brigands from scratch to arouse the curiosity of visitors.

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The Caves of Sermaise

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The 3 cellars of Sermaise constitute the most important Essonne site for the hibernation of chiroptera. Indeed 6 different species of bats have been observed

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Calvaire Shelter

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It is a shelter dug into the rock near the Croix du Calvaire. It is a perfect place to stop and refuel. The setting is impressive!

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The Top 15 Caves in Ile-de-France

Icehouse at the Domaine des Marmousets

Troglodyte Church of Haute-Isle

Béatrix Cave

Bosquet of the Baths of Apollo

Troubetzkoï Family Shelter

White Doe Cave

Druids' Den

Bandits' Cave

The Caves of Sermaise

Calvaire Shelter

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