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31, rue Paul Massy - BP 11
17132 Meschers-sur-Gironde
Tel. 05 46 02 70 39
Fax: 05 46 06 33 80



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Saturday 12/05/2012
Opening
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Closure
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Morning 7:45 12:45
Evening 8:10 p.m. 1:10
Tide Pointe de Grave
Morning
coef. Low water Sea
57 3:30 10:15
Evening
coef. Low water Sea
52 3:50 p.m. 10:40 p.m.

Data for reference (calculated before 2:30 and after high tide). Subject to manipulation for the proper functioning of the basin.

The cliffs and cliff dwellings

The limestone cliffs are home Meschers cave dwellings and offer a remarkable view of the Gironde estuary.

These cavities in the cliff are the result of the dissolution of limestone and carved out by man.
Occupation dates back to the Gallo-Roman period and since, they have always been inhabited. Wreckers, shipwrecked, brigands, Protestants have often found refuge.


Two sites comprising a set of caves can be visited,
March to November:
The Caves of Matata
The Caves of Municipal Regulus




Another place to visit:

Trogloscope the mill restored and turned into a mini cinema. Open in summer.


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