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Fontaine de la Burle

3.9 — based on 20 community signals
4.1 12 especies 17 colaboradores

Fontaine de la Burle is a year-round dive site in France's Parc national des Cévennes, offering access to freshwater karst geology and documented species diversity.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Parc national des Cévennes (ai… updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
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Dificultad
beginner

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
1.8 kn
Olas
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Agua
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (30%)
Now: W (264°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0m
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UV5.7 · mod Aire PM2.52 · good 07:29 19:49
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.2 6 0mm
09-20 8.9 6 0mm
09-21 10.1 5 0mm
09-22 10.8 6 0mm
09-23 10.7 5 0mm
09-24 11.7 5 0mm
09-25 11.5 5 0mm

About this spot

Fontaine de la Burle sits within the Parc national des Cévennes adhesion zone in France, making it a protected dive destination for freshwater exploration. The site draws interest from divers seeking limestone karst formations and spring-fed underwater features characteristic of the Cévennes region. Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, indicating active biodiversity worth exploring. The location is accessible year-round, though seasonal conditions may vary. Community video documentation from three contributors provides useful planning reference for divers considering a visit. The surrounding national park context means divers should verify current access regulations and any permit requirements before arriving. Water conditions and depth profiles vary with seasonal recharge cycles typical of French karst springs. This is an ideal site for divers interested in freshwater geology and protected natural areas.

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Tipos de buceo

Cueva

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 717km · ~165kg · €3

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Fontaine de la Burle?

The site is accessible year-round. Seasonal water levels and visibility may fluctuate due to karst spring discharge patterns, so check conditions locally before planning your trip.

What marine life has been observed here?

Twelve species observations are documented at Fontaine de la Burle. Check community video records and site logs for specific species lists and recent sightings.

Do I need permits to dive here?

The site is within the Parc national des Cévennes adhesion zone. Verify current access regulations with the park authority before your dive to ensure compliance.

What type of diving is Fontaine de la Burle?

This is a freshwater karst spring dive featuring limestone geology and spring-fed formations. Community videos and species records provide planning reference for interested divers.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

8 registros · 6 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Zonites algirus

Gastropoda · Zonitidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 feb 2026
×1registros

Zebrina detrita

Gastropoda · Enidae
GBIF
Última observación:
31 ene 2026
×1registros

Clausilia bidentata

Gastropoda · Clausiliidae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 ene 2026
×2registros

Orthometopon planum

Malacostraca · Agnaridae
GBIF
Última observación:
30 ene 2026
×2registros

Cochlostoma patulum

Gastropoda · Cochlostomatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×1registros

Pupilla triplicata

Gastropoda · Pupillidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Puit vauclusien de la source de Burle

Mairie Sainte-Enimie

Fosse DIONNE TONNERRE - PLONGÉE

Mairie de Tonnerre Commune de Tonnerre
💬 3 top comments
  • I had an anxiety thinking about being stuck in that small space... nope, not for me, but I'm glad this guy filmed it for all of us to see

    @Dannon1111 · 👍 118
  • never seen music fitting less a video, video is great though.

    @MaschMa · 👍 101
  • Absolute nerves of steel, I can’t imagine going through these tight underwater passages, especially knowing three other man have died right there. Much respect to the diver

    @qwertzuiop1230 · 👍 20

Cave diver suffers alone for weeks | The Sterkfontein Cave Tragedy

FatalBreakdown
💬 3 top comments
  • Knowing there is a 0% chance I will die this way is so comforting

    @AFFTFOMSICHTS · 👍 10000
  • Peter leaving the guideline to an UNEXPLORED cave WITHOUT informing his fellow divers was an act of complete idiocy

    @zovoth · 👍 3400
  • - Guy goes missing Police: "Alright we'll take it from here boys. Shut down the cave, shut down the dry caves that connect to it, stop his expert friends from diving anymore, stop anyone from looking for him at all except us. - Couple days pass Police: "Alright boys, he's defiantly dead, we are now looking for a body. So don't worry about it anymore, go home, we'll look again in 6-7 days. Bu

    @wallywest9257 · 👍 4100

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: There's a drinking water."

    Pan Perníček · 2021-07-15
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: There's a drinking water."

    Pan Perníček · 2021-07-15

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