La Balme-D'épy: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Accommodation in La Balme-D'épy
Nature
The Grotte de la Balme d'Epy is part of the Natura 2000 network of Schreibers' bent-wing bat caves in Franche-Comté.
Entering the Grotte de la Balme d'Epy is strictly prohibited.
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The Grotte de la Balme d'Epy is the resurgence of an underground stream.
The Ruisseau de la Balme rises at the site of the Grotte de la Balme d'Epy.
Equipped with diving gear, cave explorers were able to advance only 170 m into the Grotte de la Balme d'Epy.
Culture
The Chapelle de la Balme d'Epy is considered religious heritage.
The Sainte-Fontaine of the Grotte de la Balme was worshipped in antiquity.
A smaller cave at the site is called Grange Tenace or Grande Lantenesse.
An altar was erected in the second cave known as Grange Tenace or Grande Lantenesse.
A pilgrimage takes place every year on 15 August at the Grotte de la Balme d'Epy.
A small chapel stands opposite the Grotte de la Balme d'Epy.
The grounds of the Grotte de la Balme d'Epy are suitable for picnicking and relaxing.
Region
La Ferme du Mont d'Epy keeps around fifty sheep in the heart of the Petite Montagne in La Balme D'Epy.
Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in La Balme-D'épy should consider the Grotte de la Balme d'Epy and the Chapelle de la Balme d'Epy when planning their trip.
To the overview of the broader destination: Jura.
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