Ensemble de grottes à concrétions du Sud de la France
Min. de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de l'Environnement - Direction de la Nature et des Paysages
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Description
Dix-neuf cavités, ou groupe de cavités (systèmes hydrogéologiques), sur un total estimé à 50000 abritent un patrimoine minéralogique exceptionnel des points de vue esthétique, scientifique et rareté. Ce patrimoine naturel est particulièrement riche en France, certains sites ou types de concrétions sont uniques au monde.