Free entry and activities at the Chauvet 2 Cave on December 18 – Vallon-Pont-d'Arc (07)
30 years of Chauvet Discovery on December 18, 2024!
To mark the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the Chauvet cave, we are pleased to invite you to an exceptional Open Day and to offer you various activities on the theme of caving! Free event
Opening at 3 p.m.
The ticket gives access to the entire site: free tour of the replica, “caving” activities, meeting and signing with the Discoverers, Animal show, Aurignacian Gallery, park illuminations at nightfall
Restaurant open from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a sweet break (crepes, donuts, hot or cold drinks)
Site closes at 6:30 p.m.
Every child or baby must have a ticket
Dogs are allowed on site (except in indoor visiting areas)
30 years already, when all our knowledge and beliefs in the fields of art and prehistory were shattered following this incredible discovery! To celebrate this exceptional anniversary, the Grotte Chauvet 2-Ardèche is pleased to invite you to an exceptional free open day! On the program, a look back at the inventors' first steps in the cave with an event on the theme of caving!
An end to the day full of entertainment!
Come celebrate this unique birthday, where a multitude of captivating activities await you!
Whether exhibitions, workshops, initiations or screenings, this end of the day promises to be an unforgettable experience, full of emotions and discoveries.
Chauvet Cave 2 – Ardeche
“Les Nocturnes de Chauvet” at the end of the day.
At nightfall, our light and sound tour will animate the buildings and the park around a captivating story that takes you to the myths of origins.
Along the trails, numerous fun, spectacular, poetic and musical installations will enchant the end of your day.
The program
3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Free visit to the cave
Visit the cave independently with the presence of our guides to answer all your questions.
By reservation
Self-guided tour of the Aurignacian gallery
Stroll through our gallery to understand everything about the Aurignacians.
Continuous
Free visit to the Animal show
A 360° show that takes you from prehistoric cave art to modern street art, on an original composition.
Continuous
Logical caving
Put yourself in the shoes of speleologists to solve the puzzles in the cave-workshop with family or friends.
A small reward awaits you!
From 5 years old.
Cave Workshop – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“Caving, a multi-faceted activity”
3D video exhibition.
All audiences.
By Michel Renda, Speleologist, Explorer, photographer, Ifreemis.
Bear room – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. continuously
Cave truck
A mobile cave for an atypical speleological exploration.
From 5 years old.
By Yannis Rung, Speleologist
Conference center – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. continuously
Vertical caving
Demonstration and introduction to rope ascent, and video screenings about caving.
From 7 years old.
By Cédric Thomine of the caving school sports section of the Henri Ageron College of Vallon Pont d'Arc and Judicaël Arnaud Ardèche Departmental Caving Committee
Conference center – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. continuously
Meeting with the discoverers of the cave
Screening of an exclusive 33 min film. “Discovery” followed by discussions and signings.
Conference Center – Sessions at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Light and sound trail
Dive into our immersive journey to discover the myths of origins.
Park – At dusk, from 5:00 p.m.
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