Regulus Caves Nature Reserves in Meschers-sur-Gironde

Located 12 km from Royan, the Regulus Caves, a municipal troglodyte site, are open to the public until November 13, 2023.

Overlooking the Gironde estuary and dug into the limestone cliffs, the "holes" of Meschers welcome you in an exceptional setting. Originally natural, the caves of Meschers were enlarged by man to become a troglodyte habitat in the 19th century.

The name of Régulus comes from a French ship which, under Napoleon, chased by the English was scuttled in front of Meschers. Themes covered during the visit: refuge site for Protestants during the Wars of Religion, geology, estuary, fishing, tourism in the 19th century, carrelet on pontoon, history of Regulus, legend of Cadet the wrecker and troglodyte habitat.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening dates:

Until November 13, 2022, 7 days a week.
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in July and August).

Prices:

€8/adult (16 years and over), €5.50/child (6-15 years)
For groups contact us.

Entertainment:

1. La Nocturne : meet the most famous troglodytes in the flesh! Every Tuesday evening July-August (on reservation)
2. The Rallye de la Cagouille for groups of children aged 3-12 . Learn while having fun! (on reservation)
3. The Minidik little shrimp treasure hunt ! For children aged 6-15 as a family. Many prizes to be won after drawing lots at the end of the year...
4. The Nocturnal wanderings from 9 p.m. every Thursday evenings in July/August. Free stroll for a privileged moment at sunset. Ideal for families
5. Participation in the European Heritage Days in September .

Services:

Touch tablets available to the deaf and hard of hearing
Souvenir shop
Cash, Checks, ANCV, CB.
Dogs on leash