Grottes de Folx-Les-Caves

The Caves of Folx-Les-Caves


Useful Information

Location: Orp-Jauchel Haspengouw.
Open: JAN-JUN Sat, Sun, Hol 10-18.
JUL-AUG Mon-Fri 14-18, Sat, Sun, Hol 10-18.
SEP-DEC Sat, Sun, Hol 10-18.
Fee: Adults BEF 100, Seniors BEF 80. Groups: Adults BEF 80.
Classification: Limestone quarry, artificial, mushroom farm.
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Guided tours: D=60min.
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Address: Grottes de Folx-Les-Caves, rue A. Baccus 35, B-1350 Orp-Jauche (Folx-Les-Caves), Tel: +32-81-877366, Fax: +32-81-877366.
Last update:$Date: 2008/07/01 20:16:37 $

History

 
1886start of mushroom farming.

Description

The first artificial caves at this place are from the neolithic. During the last millenium the caves were enlarged and today they form a labyrinth of many hectares.


See also


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