Museum

Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche

Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Description

Over 36,000 years ago, in a deep cave, the early artists in the history of Humanity painted a series of masterpieces: horses, lions, rhinoceros and many other animals, all caught in movement, hunting, running, fighting.

When the Chauvet cave was discovered in 1994, it set the world on fire, revolutionizing the history of art and previous knowledge. It quickly became a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its replica, the Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche, which opened in 2015, allows the public to discover this first great masterpiece of Humanity.

The cave replica, a cultural destination just steps from the Ardèche river canyons and the Pont-d’Arc, is the most popular cultural site in Ardèche.

Visiting the cave takes you on a journey to the origins of art, and immerses you in Prehistory.

At the cave replica, several other discoveries also await you, such as the Aurignacian Gallery which enhances the visit of the cave and provides in-depth insights on our ancestors, their art and their environment in an immersive, interactive setting.

The great display hall is currently showing a magical, universally-understood show, 'Animal, from prehistory to street art', an immersive 360° sound and light experience. Everyone can watch and move around within this monumental fresco accompanied by a stunning original musical score.

All year long, cultural programs, conferences, workshops and special events add to the experience of visiting the replica, and help visitors feel and understand the timeless gestures made by our ancestors in creating this art.

The ticket includes the guided visit of the cave, visiting the Aurignacian Gallery, the show "Animal, from Prehistory to street art", and taking part in the activities conducted during holiday periods and on the weekends from April to October.

There is also a restaurant with a panoramic view open all year long, and a bookshop-boutique with over 1000 items.

Ouverture

From 01/01 to 31/12/2024, daily.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays in January.

Tarifs

Adult: 18 €
Child (10-17 years): 9 €.

Free entry for children < 10 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

Contact et accès
4941 route de Bourg Saint Andéol
07150 Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Ardèche (7)
Informations complémentaires
Services
  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Booking obligatory
  • Themed tour
  • Shop
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Tourist brochures
  • Restaurant
  • Guided tours
  • Ticketing in number
Équipements
  • Car park
  • Free car park
  • Private parking
  • Coach parking
  • Bicycle parking
  • Public WC
  • Bar
  • Defibrillator
  • Picnic area
  • Exhibition space
  • Orientation board
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Entertainments room
  • Toilets
Activités
  • Handicrafts workshops
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Activity
  • Children's entertainment
Moyen de Paiement
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Pass’Région
  • Travellers Cheque
Langues parlées
  • Dutch
  • German
  • English
  • French
Langues de visite
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • German
  • English
  • French
Animaux
  • Interdis : Only service animals are authorised (e.g. guide dogs for the blind or emotional support dogs)
Visite
  • Durée moyenne (individuels) : 55 min
Labels
  • Hearing disability
  • Mental disability
  • Physical disability
  • Visual disability

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