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Grottes de Matata

The town of Meschers is famous for the Matata and Régulus caves. Dug out in cliffs next to the river, they were inhabited until the early 20th century. The Matata caves feature a museum showcasing underground life throughout the centuries, and a hotel and a crêperie. On Facebook.

Address
67 boulevard de la Falaise, Meschers-sur-Gironde
Getting there
9 km southeast

Listing from Wikivoyage: Royan, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.