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Aven d’Orgnac – Aven de l’Arquet 1📷 Thilo Parg, CC BY-SA 4.0

Aven d’Orgnac

Orgnac-l’Aven, France

Nature

A huge cave with giant stalagmites, entered by a lift and stairs, with a museum of prehistory at the top. A cool refuge on hot days, at a steady 13 °C.

Nearest town
Orgnac-l’Aven, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
44.3200, 4.4150

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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.

Featured in these trip guides

Ardèche gorges and the Chauvet cave – Ardechetour© Tamaya-ft · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Motorhome-friendly trips

Ardèche gorges and the Chauvet cave

46 km7 stops3 days

Nearby

Belvédère de la Madeleine – Gorges de l'Ardèche - img 42225© Pmau · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Pont d'Arc

Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France
Chauvet 2 cave replica – Ours-grotte-chauvet© JYB Devot · CC BY-SA 4.0
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History

Chauvet 2 cave replica

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Roman Theatre of Orange – Lycée Saint-Louis-d'Orange© JLZIMMERMANN · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Roman Theatre of Orange

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Mille ÉtoilesCampsite
    5 km from Aven d’Orgnac
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Camping-car Park MontclusMotorhome stopover
    6 km from Aven d’Orgnac · 22 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping la RouvièreCampsite
    6 km from Aven d’Orgnac
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping le Camp des GorgesCampsite
    6 km from Aven d’Orgnac · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping des TunnelsCampsite
    8 km from Aven d’Orgnac
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping l'ÎleCampsite
    8 km from Aven d’Orgnac
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Aven d’Orgnac?

Aven d’Orgnac is in Orgnac-l’Aven, France, at GPS 44.3200, 4.4150. It is about 10 km from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.

Can you camp near Aven d’Orgnac?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de Orgnac l'Aven, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 247 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Aven d’Orgnac?

Aven d’Orgnac is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Ardèche gorges and the Chauvet cave.

What is there to see near Aven d’Orgnac?

Places worth a stop nearby: Belvédère de la Madeleine (4 km), Pont d'Arc (7 km), Chauvet 2 cave replica (8 km) and Roman Theatre of Orange (38 km).

When is the best time to visit Aven d’Orgnac?

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)