Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières

Les Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières, also known as the caves gouttières, are two grottoes located in , , France. The Romans were present in the caves, as evidenced by the discovery of pottery, manual mills, and a graveyard, with seven gravestones remaining.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: cave
  • Also known as: “Caves Gouttières” and “Grottes Petrifiantes de Savonnieres”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Château de Villandry and Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais de Savonnières.

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The is a grand country house located in , in the département of , . It is especially known for its beautiful gardens. is situated 1½ km southwest of Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 1 km east of Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières.

Manor estate
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is a manor estate, which is situated 2 km west of Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fondettes and Langeais.

Town
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is a commune in the suburbs of in the department in the region. is situated 8 km northeast of Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières.

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is a city on the Loire river in .

Town
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is a commune in the department of , , central . It is the largest suburb of the city of Tours, and is adjacent to it on the southwest. is situated 10 km east of Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières.

Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières

Latitude
47.34578° or 47° 20′ 45″ north
Longitude
0.53124° or 0° 31′ 53″ east
Open location code
8FV28GWJ+8F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2884853717
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q1643834
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In Other Languages

From French to German—“Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include La Futaie and Aire Villandry - Route de Berthenay.

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