Day 90 Sunday 2 August 2026
On Sunday we had our last explore in France, visiting the cool Caves of La Balme (Grottes de La Balme) featuring a natural underground network spanning 1,000 meters of galleries, an underground lake, and historic chapels at the entrance.
It is also a major sanctuary for up to 21 species of bats.
The cave has been explored for centuries, visited by King Francis I in 1516, and used as a hideout by the notorious 18th-century French bandit Louis Mandrin.
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| Some very squeezy spots |
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| What it looks like after 3 days of rain! |
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| Very high cave |
We had a fun time discovering the cave then returned to Montluel for a traditional Lyonnaise Salad for lunch. A dip in the pool then a quiche for dinner…we have been well fed!
