Things to do in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Arche de pont d'Arc

34 metres high and 59 metres wide at water level, the Pont d'Arc is a superb natural arch in the heart of the Ardèche, near Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.

Aven d'Orgnac

The Aven d'Orgnac, first of all: 30,000 m² of developed caves to visit down a staircase of nearly 800 steps that takes you 150 m underground, to discover a world of concretions, stalagmites and stalactites.

Aven Grotte de Marzal

The Aven Grotte de Marzal was reported in 1892 by the master of speleology, E.A. Martel, as a natural wonder.

Grotte des Huguenots

On the tourist road of the Ardèche Gorges, a 30 m pointed-arch porch shelters a speleological and prehistoric exhibition.

Le Gournier

An oasis of relaxation in the Ardèche gorges. This exceptional site serves as a refuge for rare and sometimes very threatened fauna.

Aven Grotte de la Forestière

Easily accessible to everyone since it has only 60 steps. In the cave you can see the zoo where live cave-dwelling animals are exhibited.

Grotte de la Madeleine

In the heart of a natural site rated three stars in the Michelin guide and whose beauty has won over the most fervent lovers of wild nature, the Madeleine cave is one of the most surprising structures shaped by underground water.

Gorges de la Beaume

The entrance to the gorges is 6 km west of La Marette, at the place called Pied de Bœuf.

Exposition la grotte Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc

35,000 years ago, man invented the image. Discover the oldest cave paintings and engravings in the world, through dioramas, slide shows and the new video film, a production by the three discoverers.

Château des Roure

Le Gour de la Sompe

Les Gorges de l'Ardèche

The Ardèche Gorges are in the south of the Ardèche département, stretching about thirty kilometres between the famous Pont d'Arc at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche.