Chauvet 2 cave replica
Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France
A full-scale replica of the Chauvet cave, whose lions, horses and rhinos were painted some 36,000 years ago. Book a timed entry in summer.
The Chauvet 2 cave near Vallon-Pont-d’Arc is the replica, opened in 2015, of the Chauvet cave, whose original is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is described as the largest replica of a cave with rock art in the world; the paintings of horses, lions and rhinoceroses are around 36,000 years old. The site sits in a 15-hectare wooded park.
The replica is visited on a guided tour or with an audio guide. According to the tourist office, you should allow about four hours for the whole complex. The Galerie de l’Aurignacien exhibition, included in the ticket, explains the life of early humans. Please check with the operator in advance whether and how to book a time slot, especially in summer (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.3907, 4.4133
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Chauvet 2 cave replica?
Chauvet 2 cave replica is in Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France, at GPS 44.3907, 4.4133. It is about 13 km from Balazuc.
Can you camp near Chauvet 2 cave replica?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping des Tunnels, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 270 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Chauvet 2 cave replica?
Chauvet 2 cave replica is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Ardèche gorges and the Chauvet cave.
What is there to see near Chauvet 2 cave replica?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pont d'Arc (1 km), Belvédère de la Madeleine (7 km), Aven d’Orgnac (8 km) and Grignan castle (39 km).
When is the best time to visit Chauvet 2 cave replica?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)