Period of establishment Néolithique (≈ 4100 av. J.-C.)
Estimated data from the cave.
14 avril 1992
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 14 avril 1992 (≈ 1992)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Grotto with its representations (Case D4 1254): inscription by order of 14 April 1992
Origin and history
Chuchy Cave is a historical monument located in the commune of Tourves, in the department of Var (region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). This site, dated from Neolithic, is distinguished by its rock representations, characteristic of this prehistoric period marked by the sedentarization and development of parietal art. The cave was officially recognized and protected by a decree of inscription under the title of Historical Monuments on 14 April 1992, covering specifically the cave and its representations (Cadastral Park D4,1254).
The location of the cave is specified in the Merimée base with an address at Tourves (code Insee 83140), although geographical accuracy is assessed as poor to satisfactory according to the sources. Owned by the commune, this archaeological site bears witness to ancient human occupations in this region of south-eastern France, where caves often served as shelters or places of symbolic practices. No information is available on its current accessibility to the public or any associated services.
Available data from Monumentum and internal archives highlight the heritage importance of this site, but do not provide details of archaeological excavations carried out, objects discovered, or specific neolithic populations that have visited the site. The 1992 legal protection aims to preserve these fragile remains, typical of a prehistoric heritage often threatened by erosion or human activities.
