Cova Bastera
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Laura U
36 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
It's a big and charming cave, worth the visit, although there are some weird toys along the visit. It's private and it belongs to a nice gentleman who put all his time and heart to this place.
The visit is free, however it is recommended to make a donation to help the owner maintaining the cave.
The visit is free, however it is recommended to make a donation to help the owner maintaining the cave.
Written November 3, 2019
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auntieshaz21
Lanton, France706 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Cova Bastera is free to enter but they appreciate a contribution towards lighting as you leave. There are 124 steps to climb in three stages - my husband managed it with his two recently new hips. Take a jumper due to the temperature change. It is worth a visit - it is part of the history of the town and Vaubaun.
Written October 11, 2018
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IlyaNJ
Marlboro, NJ944 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Cova Bastera is part of UNESCO-recognized World Heritage in Villefranche-de-Conflent, and it is free to enter. There are several large caves that adjoin a fortified chamber used in the past for defense of the city. History buffs - and World Heritage chasers such as myself - will find it reasonably interesting and worth half an hour or so. Unfortunately, it pales in comparison to the nearby Grottes des Canalettes. If you go to the latter first, you may be completely unimpressed by what you see in Cova Bastera.
Written August 17, 2017
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Christine R
Oslo21 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
We found Cova Bastera right across the road from Villefranche de Conflent. It said outside and the signs inside that they had dinosaurs exibited (our 4 year old was very excited), but we found none in the caves. The caves are interesting, but the signs inside are only in French. Though, this attraction is free of charge, so we would go again.
Compared to the Les grandes Canalettes (fantastic), were we went first, this was a disappointment.
Compared to the Les grandes Canalettes (fantastic), were we went first, this was a disappointment.
Written April 20, 2016
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Jessie R
Fiac, France12 contributions
Quelle est la durée de la visite?
Une si belle Planète ...
France260 contributions
Entre 30 et 45 minutes suffisent largement
Christopher R
Nefiach, France19 contributions
Bonjour, peux-t-on se balader avec les chiens dans la grotte (sachant que nous avons sachets à déjections) ?
Valoo001
Locmaria, France1,352 contributions
Non, pas du tout. Impossible !!!
Cova Bastera (Villefranche-de-Conflent) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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