Discover mankind's first great masterpiece, dating back 36,000 years. Set in a 15-hectare wooded park, Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche, the world's largest replica of a cave, recreates the magic of the UNESCO-listed Chauvet cave.
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36,000 years ago, in a deep cave, the first artists in the history of mankind painted a masterpiece: horses, lions, rhinoceroses and many other animals captured on film, hunting, running or fighting.
Discovered in 1994, the Chauvet cave, which revolutionized the history of art and mentalities, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its replica, Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche, opened in 2015, now allows the public to discover mankind's first great masterpiece.
An unmissable...
Discovered in 1994, the Chauvet cave, which revolutionized the history of art and mentalities, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its replica, Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche, opened in 2015, now allows the public to discover mankind's first great masterpiece.
An unmissable...
- Services for childrenWho were our artist ancestors, and what was their world like? Come and find out at the Paleolithic camp! Experiment with their artistic techniques by drawing on the cave walls. Learn how to light a fire, hunt...
Services
Services
Hearing disability
Mental disability
Visual disability
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Even flooring with no obstacles
Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
Doors >=77 cm wide
Height under table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Site, building totally accessible
- Accessibility
- Hearing disability
- Mental disability
- Visual disability
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Even flooring with no obstacles
- Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
- Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- Height under table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Site, building totally accessible
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Visual alarm with flash light
- Magnetic loop available at the reception
- Presence of pictograms and / or simplified visuals
- Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Temporary exhibition
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Target sports
- Pedestrian sports
- Shooting
- Archery
- Hiking
- Equipment
- Restaurant
- Bicycle parking
- Free car park
- Private parking
- Coach parking
- Car park
- Public WC
- Bar
- Defibrillator
- Picnic area
- Exhibition space
- Orientation board
- Air conditioning
- Toilets
- Entertainments room
- Video projector
- Microphone
- Table
- Rectangular table
- Screen
- Chair
- Services
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Booking obligatory
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Restaurant
- Guided tours
- Ticketing in number
- Restaurant on site
- Convention
- Exhibition/trade fair
- Seminar/meeting
- Family Reception/drinks reception
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Famille plus
Label Vignobles et Découvertes
Label Accueil Vélo
Tourisme et handicapTourism and handicap
Tourism and handicap
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience auditive
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience mentale
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience motrice
Marque Tourisme et Handicap - déficience visuelleRates
Rates
From 16 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
From 16 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
Adult
18€
Child
9€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
Cash
Bank/credit card
Travellers ChequeGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 28 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
From 16 January 2025 until 31 December 2025 - Open everyday
Medias
Medias
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Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Isolated
- Mountain view
- In the country
