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Vallon Pont d’Arc
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• Please arrive at the departure tour 10 minutes before your scheduled visit time.
• All visits are self guided. • Self guided evening access to the cave
and 20 minutes « Big size » tours are available at certain periods of the year, for a more leisurely visitor experience.
• Free audio guides in 10 languagesinside a tour group.
• Guided visits in foreign languages can be booked online, subject to availability.
• Inside temperature: 16-20°C• Visit time: 1 hour
RHINOCEROS ROOM
EXHIBITION ROOM
BEAR ROOM
LION ROOM
RECEPTIONTICKET COUNTER
THE AURIGNACIAN GALLERY
RESTAURANT La Terrasse
ENTRANCE
Recommended path for visitors with reduced mobility
The cave tour
Viewpoint
Conference
Exhibition room
Paleolithic camp
Picnic area
Esplanade
Shop
Courtesy wheelchairs
Hearing loops
Tourist information: Ardèche and Rhône-Alpes region
Toilets and baby changing facilities
Please turn off your phones
No photography
Please do not touch the cave walls
No food or drink allowed
MAP KEY
Animals are not allowed, except assistance animals No smoking
ON SITE
Follow the guide
GROTTE CHAUVET 2 - ARDÈCHEPlateau du Razal • 07150 Vallon Pont d’Arc
+33 (0)4 75 94 39 40Ticket booking :
www.grottechauvet2ardeche.com
THE CAVE
Grotte chauvet 2 - Ardèche concept was piloted by the Syndicat Mixte, which represents the Ardèche Department and the Rhône-Alps Region
ENTRANCEEXIT
DISCOVERY POINTS
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How was the replica built?
How were the Ardèche Gorges formed?
How can the cave paintings be dated?
What are the main prehistoric periods?
How is the original cave being preserved?
Viewpoint
Entrance
HOUR
10 MINUTES BEFORE
TowardsVallon Pont d’Arc
TowardsSt Remèze Bourg St Andéol
SCHOOL WORKSHOP AREAS
#GrotteChauvet2
Visit at:
Download the map on your phone.
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DÔME CHEVAL
DÔME AUROCHS
PALEOLITHICCAMP
RESTAURANT La Terrasse Make the most of the panoramic terrace and the seasonal, locally-inspired Ardèche cuisine.
The self-service restaurant is open from 12 pm to 2.30 pm in peak season. Table service can be arranged for group bookings.
THE CAVE In order to facilitate your encounter with humanity’s first masterpiece, please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled visit time.All tours are guided. At certain periods of the year, unguided evening access to the cave is available, allowing a more leisurely visitor experience.Free audio guides in 10 languagesinside a tour group.
Guided visits in foreign languages can be reserved, subject to availability.Inside temperature: 16-20°C.Visit time: 1 hour.
For the comfort of all our visitors, photography is not permitted during the visit. Photos can be downloaded, free of charge, on our website :
www.grottechauvet2ardeche.com
The Paleolithic campsite is open in peak season.
The educational workshops are reserved for school groups, except during the school holidays when activities and demonstrations for families are available. Please do no interrupt when sessions are underway. Other outside events and demonstrations also take place in peak season. These may be modified or cancelled subject to adverse weather conditions.
RHINOCEROS ROOM
THE AURIGNACIAN GALLERYWhy not visit the gallery before your guided visit to the cave in order to get a better understanding of these prehistoric artists ?
The Aurignacian Gallery is a self-guided interactive information center. Your visit begins with a 4-minute film in a 60-seat cinema. The visit continues with an interactive and fun exhibition area.Last admission is 45 minutes before site closing time.
The cave is situated in 14 hectares of oak woodland, a magnificent natural landscape that needs to be preserved.
There is a picnic area just above the restaurant that offers a stunning view of the Cévennes and the Ardèche hillsides.
Please respect this environment and do not climb the trees.
Take care : During the summer, caterpillars, which may cause skin rashes, can sometimes be present in these woodlands. Do not touch them.
Treat yourself and others by bringing some of the cave experience home with you.
With over 1000 references to choose from, the shop offers a large range of books, games and construction kits related to prehistory. There is also a large choice of local produce for foodies and wine lovers, as well as cuddly toys, decorative objects and souvenirs.
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Did you know? 75% of the products served in the restaurant are produced locally in the Ardèche.
• Please respect instructions given by Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche staff members.
• In case of fire, raise the alarm by informing a staff member.
• Please do not run in the walkways or climb on the walls.
• Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
• Pets are not allowed on the site, with the exception of assistance animals.
• No smoking on site.
EXTEND THE EXPERIENCE
• Photos from the cave are free to download on www.grottechauvet2ardeche.com
• Annual Pass : This subscription card gives year-round access to the cave, the site and various events (exhibitions, conferences, demonstrations, shows, themed visits) for only 25 euros.
• For information about the original cave go to : http://archeologie.culture.fr/chauvet
• What to do in the region ? The “Welcome to Auvergne Rhône-Alpes” zone, situated at the entrance to the shop, provides tourist information.
GROUPS • Groups of over 20 visitors must book by mail at : [email protected]
• School groups should book by mail at : [email protected] www.grottechauvet2ardeche.com
In order to help us to improve the quality of the site, visitor satisfaction questionnaires are available at the exits of the shop and restaurant.
This is the events room, a large multipurpose area that can host conferences, seminars, film screenings or shows.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
• The site is accessible to visitors with limited mobility and our teams are specifically trained to facilitate visits for people with all types of disability.
• Courtesy wheelchairs are available at the reception desk, subject to availability.
• Hearing loops and magic slates are available for the hearing impaired.
• Textured illustrated books are available for the visually impaired. Please enquire at the reception desk.
ACCESSIBILITY
THE SHOP
For families with young children, it is possible to arrange alternative visits, where you and your partner take turns to visit without having to queue again. Please feel free to ask your guide.
Did you know? The cave is the world’s biggest replica of an otherwise inaccessible cave art site. The floor area covers 3000 m2, for a total of 8180 m2 scenic decor (floors, walls, ceiling). The original Chauvet Pont-d’Arc Cave has a floor area of 8500 m2. All visible elements have been reproduced to scale.
The replica took 30 months to build and is the result of cooperation between 35 indus-trial, construction, artistic and craft firms. Conceived by the architects Fabre-Speller (Clermont-Ferrand) in association with l’Atelier 3A (Le Teil, Ardèche), the replica is made of metal and concrete with a mortar covering. A large proportion of the reproduced geological or organic elements (calcareous concretions, panels, bones) are made of resin. See discovery point
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During the day, snacks and drinks are available. Snacks and drinks are also available in the evening in July and August.
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WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
EXHIBITION ROOMLarge exhibitions are regularly held in this room, such as “Lions and Men, Feline legends - 400 centuries of fascination” in 2019.
Did you know?
Over 200 trees that were dug up to make way for the construction of the site have been successfully replanted!
