Perrier and its caves

4 million years ago, the huge volcanic eruption of Mounts Dores caused a vast mudslide that buried the whole area. Today, the erosion cleared this mudslide, which, by inversion of the relief, overlooks the riverbed. In 1824, numerous animals’ fossils were discovered and the city of Perrier has been subjected, for several years, to geological and paleontological studies. On the slope of the plateau, floored-caves have been hollow by human beings. They’ve been used for several years as housing, and more recently, as wine cellar. A fitted out walk allows visitors to discover these caves.