Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche
Presentation
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 cultural destination just a stone's throw from the Ardèche Gorges and Pont-d'Arc, it has established itself as the most visited cultural site in the Ardèche.
A visit to the cave invites you on a journey to the origins of art, an immersion in prehistory.
Other discoveries await you on site, such as the Galerie de l'Aurignacien, which completes the visit to the replica and provides a better understanding of our ancestors, their art and their environment, in an immersive and interactive scenography.
The large exhibition and showroom is currently presenting "Animal, from prehistory to street art", an immersive experience with 360° sound and light. An enchanting show with a universal language, an invitation to move through the heart of a monumental fresco, animated and enhanced by an original musical composition!
Throughout the year, a program of cultural events, conferences, workshops and activities enables visitors to extend the experience and rediscover the age-old gestures of our ancestors.
Admission includes a guided tour of the cave, access to the Galerie de l'Aurignacien, the show "Animal, de la Préhistoire au street art", and workshops during vacations and weekends from April to October.
Take advantage of the restaurant and its panoramic view, open all year round, as well as the bookshop-boutique with over 1,000 items.
From Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 04 January 2026
Every day
10:30 to 19:00
From Saturday 17 January to Friday 06 February 2026
Every day
10:30 to 17:30
From Saturday 07 February to Sunday 08 March 2026
Every day
09:30 to 18:30
From Monday 09 March to Friday 03 April 2026
Every day
09:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 04 April to Sunday 03 May 2026
Every day
09:00 to 19:30
From Monday 04 May to Friday 03 July 2026
Every day
09:00 to 19:00
From Saturday 04 July to Monday 31 August 2026
Every day
08:30 to 20:30
From Tuesday 01 to Wednesday 30 September 2026
Every day
09:00 to 19:00
From Thursday 01 to Friday 16 October 2026
Every day
09:30 to 18:00
From Saturday 17 October to Sunday 01 November 2026
Every day
09:30 to 19:30
From Monday 02 November to Friday 18 December 2026
Every day
10:30 to 17:30
Tarifs
| Fares | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2025 - 31/05/2026 | |||
| Full price | 18.00€ | ||
| Reduced price | 9.00€ |  De 10 à 17 ans & bénéficiaires RSA | |
| Child (10-17 years) | Free | Gratuit pour les moins de 10 ans | |