Savonnières Caves

A little hidden gem for those who visit Tours and the Loire castles. The caves of Savonnières ("grottes" in French) are located about 10km from Tours, on the banks of the Cher River. They are the result of a slow natural evolution since prehistoric times and were used by the Romans. There are actually two caves: the first has been known since the sixteenth century or so, and the second was found in 1947. The walk takes just over an hour, guided by underground landscapes and impressive water features. Over the centuries, stalagtitas and stalagmites have formed over limestone, which glow under the electric light that illuminates the hallways.