On the other hand, in period of low water, one fine day, it suddenly becomes intermittent by a phenomenon of rhythmic and regular variations of the flow.
The complete cycle takes about 60-90 minutes. Fewer than thirty intermittency phenomena have been identified worldwide.
The intermittence of the fountain has never been fully explained because divers have never succeeded in raising the siphon which causes the phenomenon.
The legend: the cave, now obstructed, gave access to a sumptuous residence where the encantados lived, fairies who, at nightfall, washed their laundry in the spring, with golden beaters....
Ranking & labels
- Classified natural site
Location
Cathar Pyrenees
Prices / Opening
Opening
| From January 01 to December 31, 2025 | |
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Open on Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Services
Equipment
- Parking
- Free parking
Services
- Pet Friendly
- Restaurant
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