La grotte de trabuc cave in france used as refuge by camisards

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La Grotte de Trabuc is a cave located in the north of the Gard department, in the commune of Mialet.

The cave has been known since antiquity, but was actually used as a refuge since the end of the 17th century. During the Quevennes War, the Camisards had a habit of hiding in caves in the region.

The cave takes its name from the Camisards' favorite weapon, the tromblon, or "trabu" in Occitan.