Visit : Grottoes And Caves

NEPTUNE GROTTOES AKA "L'ADUGEOIR"

Address:
Route de l'Adugeoir 24
5660 PETIGNY (COUVIN)
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Opening Dates

One of the oldest underground cavities in Belgium dug by the 'Eau Noire' river about 300 million years ago!
The guided tour begins, in a natural setting of quite stunning beauty, at the foot of a Givet limestone cliff. Enjoy a fantastic setting and visit the two upper galleries, with their superb concretionary rock formations. During this journey, you can also admire impressive varieties of bats. The visit continues with a boat trip along the underground river, highlighted by an unusual "music & light" display, unique in Europe. Finally, enjoy the music of Vangélis and amazing stroboscopic effects.

Guided tours:
From 01/04 to 30/06: 11 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm, 145 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.15 pm, 4 pm. From 01/07 to 31/08: 11 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm, 1.45 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.15 pm, 4.45 pm, 5.30 pm. From 01/09 to 30/09: 11 am, 11.45 am, 1 pm, 1.45 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.15, 4 pm. From 01/11 to 30/11: 1 pm, 1.45 pm, 2.30 pm, 3.15 pm.

Tape-guided visits: FR, NL, EN.
Visit duration: 45 min.

Access:
Car: 3 km at the North of Couvin, 500 m from the N5, road of Frasnes direction Petigny.
Train: line 132 Charleroi-Couvin or line 132 Charleroi-Mariembourg.
TEC: line 56 Namur-Couvin (Couvin SNCB or Mariembourg SNCB - Frasnes (Monument).
Parking possible for cars and buses at the site entrance.

Children younger than 4 years: admission free.