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This little underground adventure takes you into the bowels of the fort. A staircase of more than 260 steps carved into the rock connects the Bastille to the mysterious caves known as “Mandrin’s caves,” named after the famous smuggler.
Useful information
Duration : approx. 30 min
Elevation gain : +30 m
Departure : from inside the Bastille
Itinerary
From the inner courtyard of the Bastille, locate the entrance to the long underground staircase. It descends into the hill through an impressive vaulted tunnel. At the bottom, you will find yourself in a series of rooms carved into the rock.
Bring a torch or headlamp (even though there is often lighting). Be careful of the damp, which can make the steps slippery.
Access by soft mobility
You can reach the Bastille by hiking or by taking the Bulles cable cars.
To see the access routes to the Bastille,