Grottes et Lac Souterrain de Bèze

The Bèze Cave is located in Côte d’Or. The first chamber of the cave has been known since the Middle Ages, however, the underground river was discovered only in September 1950 by Mrs Renaud, Sage and Velard.
Exploration continued with the help of members of the Spéléo Club of Dijon. Twenty years later, thanks to the mayor at the time, Mr Robert Poinsot, the caves were improved and opened to the public. The first part of the visit is on foot, then from the embarkation point, a boat ride will take you to the Blanc Chamber (named after one of the speleologists who contributed to the discovery of the underground river), which can also be visited on foot. The return journey is also by boat. During this underground trip, you will discover very beautiful formations and navigate through extremely clear water. The visitable part is about 500 meters long. The guided tour lasts 40 to 45 minutes. The temperature in the cave is 12°C, so it is recommended to wear warm clothing. After the visit, you can explore the village, which boasts a rich architectural and landscape heritage. In summer, the abbey, founded in the year 630, is open to the public. For groups (from 10 people), in addition to the cave tour, we organize guided tours of the village and the abbey (reservation required). The caves are not adapted for people with reduced mobility, we thank you for your understanding. We invite you to consult the website www.beze.fr before your visit to check the navigability (the boat ride may exceptionally be interrupted in case of lack or excess of water). For further information and reservations: 03 80 75 31 33