Jules Verne Tour: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Edouard-Alfred Martel acquired his passion for the underground world by reading the books of Jules Verne. His discovery of the Aven Armand was his moment of glory. Relive the fabulous story behind the Aven Armand, revisited in a tour straight out of Jules Verne’s imagination.
Among top activities in Lozère, the Jules Verne Tour at the Aven Armand is open to all. The funicular railway makes it very easy to descend into the cave. The guided tour is then done on foot and includes several flights of steps to reach a depth of 110 metres.
Your tour begins at the rather unusual Speleo Station, in the heart of the Causse Méjean, before embarking on an underground journey to a whole new world.
After the descent by funicular railway, follow the guide into a crystal forest that comes to life as you progress in a whole array of colours. You’ll be accompanied by enthusiastic guides through a fantasy world that’s in fact very real, in the company of Jules Verne himself…
It’s already 150 years since Jules Verne wrote “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”, in which he invented an underground world of fabulous creatures, giant plants and extraordinary crystal formations. A dream world revealed by Louis Armand and Edouard-Alfred Martel when they discovered the Aven Armand in 1897.
For you, the dream becomes reality as you explore this place beyond time where light, image and sound combine and fiction intertwines with reality…
This one-hour trip at the centre of the Earth promises to be a poetic and magical dream.
Prices, Times, Duration of the Jules Verne Tour
The Aven Armand Jules Verne Tour is one of the most popular family activities in the Occitanie region. The approach by funicular railway makes it suitable for all.
Duration : 1h00
Prices 2025 :
- Adult (more than 18 years old) : €18,30 €
- Child ( 5 – 18 years old) : €12,20
- Baby (less than de 5 years old) : free
- Adult discount* (partners, students, unemployed) : €16,50
- Child discount* (parters, PSH) : €11,00
* on proof demand
Opening hours :
From saturday 5th of avril to sunday 13th of july :
- Jules Verne visit : Opening from 10:00pm to 12:00am and from 13:30pm to 16:00pm. Several departures throughout the day (more informations on the ticketing platform ).
From monday 14th of july to sunday 24th of august :
- Jules Verne visit : 10:00am to 17:30pm*. Several departures throughout the day (more informations on the ticketing platform).
From monday 25 of august to sunday 28th of september :
- Jules Verne visit : opening from 10:00am to 12:00am and from 13:30pm to 16:30pm. Several departures throughout the day (more informations on the ticketing platform).
From monday 29th of september to sunday 2nd of november :
- Jules Verne visit : Opening from 11:00am to 12:00am and from 13:30pm to 15:45pm*, from monday to friday. Several departures throughout the day (more informations on the ticketing platform).
- On week-ends and Alls Saint’s Day, from 10:00am to 12:00am and from 13:30pm to 16:30pm*. Several departures throughout the day (more informations on the ticketing platform).
* Departure of the last visit, please arrive 15 minutes before at the reception.