The Caverne du Pont-d'Arc, Chauvet 2, is a replica of the
Chauvet Cave
The Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave (french: Grotte Chauvet-Pont d'Arc, ) in the Ardèche department of southeastern France is a cave that contains some of the best-preserved figurative cave paintings in the world, as well as other evidence of Upper Pale ...
in the
commune
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of
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc (; oc, Valon) is a commune in the Ardèche department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Southern France.
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a capital of prehistoric and cultural tourism. This small village, peaceful in wintertime, sees its p ...
, in the
department of
Ardèche and in the
Rhône-Alpes
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region
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of
France
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. Construction began in October 2012 and it was opened to the public in 2015.
Description
The creation of the Caverne du Pont-d'Arc is a project which is cultural, scientific and technological, unique in its design and in its size ( on the ground and of geological facies - floors, walls and ceilings) making it the largest decorated replica cavern in the world.
Access and Admission
Visits to the replica of the cave are only possible in guided groups. Time-bound tickets are sold for this purpose. Groups of about 25 people are admitted at intervals and complete the guided tour in French, English, German or Dutch in about 50 minutes. Audio guides in 10 languages are available for visitors speaking other languages.
Visitors can enter all other facilities of the complex free of charge.
References
External links
Official site
Show caves in France
Buildings and structures in Ardèche
Tourist attractions in Ardèche
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