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The Caves of Ardèche
About 30 minutes from the Bastide
The Cave Chauvet 2
The Cave Chauvet 2
The Chauvet Cave was discovered in 1994 and
listed as UNESCO Heritage in 2019
listed as UNESCO Heritage in 2019
It is the exceptional testimony of life on our earth 36,000 years ago
In order to preserve its integrity for future times, an exact and quite exceptional replica has been made so as to best restore this gem a stone's throw from the original site
Since its opening in 2015 and summer 2019, this exceptional place has already welcomed more than 2 million visitors
Official websites
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About 30 minutes from the Bastide
The Cave of The Madeleine
located on the road to the gorges.
The Cave of The Madeleine
located on the road to the gorges.
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About 25 minutes from the Bastide
The Aven d'Orgnac
The Aven d'Orgnac
The discovery of Aven d'Orgnac was made less than a century ago
Gigantic underground rooms, which arouse great admiration, bear witness to the formation of limestone rocks 100 million years ago
An exceptional visit
Gigantic underground rooms, which arouse great admiration, bear witness to the formation of limestone rocks 100 million years ago
An exceptional visit
The Aven d'Orgnac is one of the most important caves in Europe by its size and the richness of its concretions and it is one of the most visited caves in France. The fascinating exploration takes visitors up to 120 m underground, via a staircase of 720 steps. The ascent is done by an elevator ... phew!
Several rooms, always more gigantic, allow to approach all kinds of wonders. We gradually discover, and thanks to the careful lighting, incredible “stacks of plates”, a forest of “palm trees”, a sumptuous “organ buffet”, majestic draperies and, finally, a red room which owes its color with ferruginous clay. A sound and light show concluded the visit 120 meters underground.
Several rooms, always more gigantic, allow to approach all kinds of wonders. We gradually discover, and thanks to the careful lighting, incredible “stacks of plates”, a forest of “palm trees”, a sumptuous “organ buffet”, majestic draperies and, finally, a red room which owes its color with ferruginous clay. A sound and light show concluded the visit 120 meters underground.
Official website
Prehistory City
Housed in a contemporary building surrounded by beautiful landscaped terraces, the permanent exhibition offers exemplary museography: touch screens, interactive terminals, models and reconstructions mark out a route that is both chronological and thematic, allowing you to discuss in detail the daily life of men from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age.
Housed in a contemporary building surrounded by beautiful landscaped terraces, the permanent exhibition offers exemplary museography: touch screens, interactive terminals, models and reconstructions mark out a route that is both chronological and thematic, allowing you to discuss in detail the daily life of men from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age.
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About 17 minutes from the Bastide
The Cave Saint Marcel
located on the road to the gorges.
The Cave Saint Marcel
located on the road to the gorges.
Waterfall of gours
Official website
Cathedral Hall
Salle du Cirque - Fireflies ride
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