Two major sites to visit:

- The Caves of Matata and Regulus, cave dwellings in the white cliffs of Meschers.

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.
Visit the April 7, 2012 to November 7, 2012.

Another place to visit:

Trogloscope the mill restored and turned into a mini cinema.

THE TROGLOSCOPE 22 rue de la Tonnelle 17132 MESCHERS ON GIRONDE Tel: 05 46 02 75 98 Relive the attack by pirates Meschers in 1617 with Captain Pierre PICARD Level 1: to show special effects basement: expo and animations underground chamber: dynamic cinema Daily visits and sessions: 15h - 16h - 17h - 18h Saturday night at: 21h - 22h Adults: € 4 - children under 12 years: 3 € OPEN ONLY from July to August CAVES MATATA PHILIPPE LEADING 67 BOULEVARD OF THE CLIFF 17132 MESCHERS ON GIRONDE Tel: 05 46 02 70 02 Fax: 05 46 02 78 00 OPEN from April 1 to November 11 Matata Caves are located in the limestone cliffs of Meschers sur Gironde. Our facility consists of several activities: AUDIOGUIDE in English, French, German Open from 10h to 19h Rates: adults 4 € 90 children (6-15yrs) 3 € 40 Wednesday night of the reservation: adults € 7 / € 5 6-15years Cave Museum, Hotel overlooking the estuary, Banquet, Seminars, Bar and Creperie in caves, Gift shop. These caves carved by the sea side of the cliff there are 35 million years have been inhabited from time immemorial by men. conditions for the groups receptions throughout the year on reservation CAVES REGULUS Ms. CAROLE BACHELOT 81 BOULEVARD OF THE CLIFF 17132 MESCHERS ON GIRONDE Tel: 05 46 02 55 36/05 46 39 71 05 OPENING TIMES 2012 April 07 to November 07 Rates 2011 Rates: Adults: 4 € 90 children (5-15years) 3 € 40 ONLY TOUR -CAVES OF THE RALLY for groups of children 3/12 years and to learn while having fun -GAME TRACK MINIDIK for children 5 to 15 years as a family. Help the little shrimp to solve puzzles and you can earn some very nice prizes on the day of the grand draw! -BY NIGHT: Every Tuesday evening from July to August, come and meet the most famous cave Meschers in the flesh, that will make you laugh, dance, singing and many other surprises! -THE APPOINTMENT OF CAVES: evening of theater or concert, the second Friday of April, May, June, September and October. Times funny, moving, in an intimate and friendly atmosphere ... Ask the program! HERITAGE DAY COUNTRY June 19 and EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS 17 and 18 September. CAUTION IS THE NUMBER OF PLACE FOR EACH OF ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED. DO NOT FORGET TO BOOK NOW!