Top Things to do in Ardeche
What to do and see in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Caverns & Caves
Discover the best top things to do in Ardeche, France including Aven Grotte Forestiere, Aven d'Orgnac Grand Site de France, Escale Aventure, Grotte Saint-Marcel, Balmes de Montbrun, Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardeche, Grotte de la Madeleine, Grotte Chauvet, Grotte de Neron, Le Trou de la Lune.
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1. Aven Grotte Forestiere
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 208 reviews
The Grotte Forestière, finally a place of freedom, easy access (55 steps only) for all ages and even very young children, a natural cavity arranged for you to visit at your own pace in an original way, equipped with headlamps provided to each. The ability to take photos and stop the time you want to contemplate incredible tree roots and unique crystallizations in the shape of marine corals. Explanatory panels inform you intelligently about the underground environment. On the surface everything is done to take the time to live, with many wooden games, mini golf for visitors of the cave and fossil workshops for children. A snack, a shop and beautiful thematic walks start from the place.
2. Aven d'Orgnac Grand Site de France
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5.0 based on 1,920 reviews
The Cave and the Cité de la Préhistoire - Aven d' Orgnac in Ardèche - 30 mn from Vallon Pont-d'Arc and the Chauvet Cave (Unesco since June 2014). The Aven d'Orgnac has the label Grand Site de France, label of sustainable tourism rewarding the most beautiful French landscapes.
Reviewed By hollyblue5 - Thatcham, United Kingdom
Stupendously, jaw-droppingly, gob-smackingly amazing! English tour was perfect, really informative. Such amazing calcite formations that have be seen to be believed. I want to go back!
3. Escale Aventure
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5.0 based on 502 reviews
Escale caving guides gives you acces to the underground Ardèche near by the Grotte Chauvet Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche. Descend avens, browse galleries, admire millennia crystals discover underground rivers ... Open the doors of this wonderful world and dare caving ! We welcome you in the beautiful country of Saint Montan, medieval village surrounded by nature, caves, canyons, rivers.
4. Grotte Saint-Marcel
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4.5 based on 467 reviews
The cave of Saint Marcel d'Ardèche contains a vast network of underground galleries, amazing basins, eccentric formations, immense rooms with evocative names such as "the Fontain of the Virgin", "the hall of Kings", the "Painters Gallery"...
5. Balmes de Montbrun
6. Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardeche
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4.5 based on 3,528 reviews
Discover the first masterpiece of humanity from 36000 years ago: hundreds of hunting, running or fighting animals drawn from life. In a 20 hectare park, the grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardeche (largest cave replica in the world) recreates the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Chauvet cave. Who were our artistic ancestors? What world did they live in? What animals surrounded them? Explore the Aurignacian Gallery to find out! The entrance ticket includes a guided tour of the cave, a self-guided tour of the Aurignacian Gallery and access to activities and workshops for the whole family during school holidays. Have lunch at our restaurant and enjoy its panoramic view. And don’t forget to stop by the gift shop for unique souvenirs! Must-see in 2019 From April 6. To September 22., discover our major exhibition: OF LIONS AND MEN, Feline mythology: 400 centuries of fascination. Booking on : www.grottechauvet2ardeche.com Open all year round.
Reviewed By D8279RYchriss - Missoula, United States
A great exhibit with fascinating information about the Chauvet Cave and the paleolithic period in France. The museum is amazing and the cave re-creation is unbelievable. So well done. This is really worth the trip to get there.
7. Grotte de la Madeleine
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4.0 based on 449 reviews
Reviewed By Princessjaynie - Lincoln, United Kingdom
This cave unlike a lot of others doesn't seem as well advertised or quite as commercialised as some, but oh boy! What a hidden gem. The Grotte itself is so pretty, and not as tall as some so you could get good views of all the rock formations. It is quite narrow in places, and their are loads of steps. Some of the stair cases are very narrow with steps that weren't very deep......and all those steps had to be climbed to get back out, though we weren't hurried by the Guide. Whilst I don't want to put anyone off, it is something to bear in mind if you have health issues or dodgy knees!! Probably not suited to very young children though. We had the Audio guide which was great. There is plenty of parking. Before you access the cave there is a garden area with stunning views over the Ardeche and across the gorge.....and it is so peaceful. There is a small gift shop and cafe, they have hot and cold drinks, snacks and a tasty panini! Not a huge selection, but ok. Well worth a visit.
8. Grotte Chauvet
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
