Jourdy Cave

The Grotte du Jourdy is an unusual sight in our valley. A cool spring emerges from its vast cavity.

You’re in for a surprise. The cave has been turned into a sanctuary dedicated to the Holy Family. A flow of fresh air comes up from its depths.

For a long time, Jourdy cave was used as a hiding place for the vicars of Mieussy during the period of terror from 1792 to 1796. There is a plaque fixed to the wall of the cave to display that this sanctuary for the Holy Family was first established on 8th May 1881.

The walk begins with a steep trail and then a small footpath, just as steep. The trail is actually a Way of the Cross, with thirteen stations.