Grottes de Folx-Les-Caves

The Caves of Folx-Les-Caves


Useful Information

Location: Orp-Jauchel Haspengouw.
Open: FEB to JUN Sat, Sun, Hol 10-11:30, 14-18.
JUL to AUG daily 10-11:30, 14-18.
SEP to DEC Sat, Sun, Hol 10-11:30, 14-18.
[2010]
Fee: Adults EUR 4, Seniors EUR 3.
Groups (15+): Adults EUR 3.
[2010]
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. E-mail: contact
Last update:$Date: 2011/12/13 08:43:14 $

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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