We had no idea what to expect here! Henri Cosquer, a retired professional diver, explored the coast of the Calanques in his pension. In 1985, he discovered a cave entrance 37m below sea level, where he came into a large hall after a 116m long underwater passage rising upwards. He visited this cave again and again with diving friends until on July 9, 1991, his diving lamp shone on a negative imprint of a hand with a red border. The absolutely unexpected had happened! A "Lascaux under the sea" had been discovered!

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1. Fort Saint-Jean – Le Panier District loop from Marseille-Saint-Charles

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2. Le Panier District – Le Panier loop from Noailles

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03:12

160m

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3. Marseille Town Hall – Le Panier District loop from Saint-André

23.0km

06:05

210m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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"Villa Mediterranee" - "Grotte Cosquer"

1. Fort Saint-Jean – Le Panier District loop from Marseille-Saint-Charles

2. Le Panier District – Le Panier loop from Noailles

3. Marseille Town Hall – Le Panier District loop from Saint-André

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