St Cere - Presque Caves Attractions
Five kilometers from the town of St Céré are the Presque Caves. The caves were discovered in 1825 during the construction work for Highway 673. It was not opened to the public, however, until 1922. The main gallery of the caves was formed by a now-extinct river. Enormous stalagmite pillars, limestone formations and flowstones remain, in all shapes, sizes and various colors.
This annual month-long festival runs from mid-July to mid-August and includes over 40 events, ranging from choral and orchestral concerts to operas.
Since it's inception in 1961, the festival has focused on young French performers, who stage their works in the courtyard of the famous Château de Castelnau, as well as other historic sites in the region.
Address:
Festival de Musique de St-Cèrè, Centre International d'Exchanges Musicaux
64 rue Saint-Honoré, F-75001 Paris, France