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Chauvet 2 cave replica – Ours-grotte-chauvet📷 JYB Devot, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Chauvet 2 cave replica

Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, France

History

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.

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.

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

Aerial view of kayaks under the arch of Pont d'Arc in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France (53698059649)© "dronepicr" · CC BY 2.0
Nature

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

Belvédère de la Madeleine

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Aven d’Orgnac – Aven de l’Arquet 1© Thilo Parg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Aven d’Orgnac

Orgnac-l’Aven, France
Grignan castle – Château de Grignan,extérieur (4)© Finoskov · CC BY-SA 3.0
History

Grignan castle

Grignan, France

Campsites nearby

  • Camping des TunnelsCampsite
    1 km from Chauvet 2 cave replica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping l'ÎleCampsite
    1 km from Chauvet 2 cave replica
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Nature Parc l'ArdéchoisCampsite
    1 km from Chauvet 2 cave replica
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping le ClapasCampsite
    1 km from Chauvet 2 cave replica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping la RouvièreCampsite
    2 km from Chauvet 2 cave replica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping le Camp des GorgesCampsite
    2 km from Chauvet 2 cave replica · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

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)