Museums and Caves

A museum space and scientific activities to experiment, discover and marvel! Exhibitions, workshops and events, experimental shows and interactive games, conferences and debates, access to digital culture…

A unique observatory to learn about astronomy. Its advantages: a quality sky far from light pollution and quality optical instruments to contemplate the magic of the stars.

Embark on a unique journey, between earth and time. Here, explore two astonishing worlds: the Aven d'Orgnac, a spectacular cave, and the Cité de la Préhistoire, a modern and engaging museum. It's the perfect blend for young and old alike!

An astonishing and breathtaking museum space with inspiring visits, original activities but also outdoor paths to get some fresh air and a shop to stroll around...

On the Grand Site of the Aven d'Orgnac, a few steps from the exit of the Cave, the Cité de la Préhistoire evokes 350 years of human adventures through collections, local remains of human occupation. To visit before or after the Aven d'Orgnac!

Descend the Gorges de l'Ardèche in 2 days + 1 night with a certified Nature guide to discover the river in a different way!
Opt for a full descent into the nature reserve, taking the time to cross the Pont d'Arc and its 32 km of canyon.

Each season has its own colours and each visit to Ardelaine its own atmosphere. Throughout the year, our guided tours, workshops, courses and cultural events allow you to gradually delve into the materials and techniques.

Near the lake, two caves are carved into the cliff. The upper cave served as a dwelling for the lake guard until the beginning of the 20th century. It is now converted into a museum recounting the history of its troglodyte habitats.

Guided tour of the Trespis water mill. Come and discover the operation and renovation of the mill. And immerse yourself in the past in the pretty museum of ancient objects.

XNUMXth century farmhouse. which testifies to the architectural heritage. During the independent visit, discover the history of the region, the architecture in phase with the geology of the territory, the social life.
Temporary exhibitions and films.

Visit one of the most beautiful caves in France. The tour follows an easy route. With an indoor temperature of 14 degrees, it's advisable to bring warm clothing. The return journey takes place by small train through the natural site.

Thematic house around the AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc breeding: the typicality of the breeding and the flora of the territory of the Mézenc high plateaux. Come discover its story!

From fleece to yarn, let yourself be guided to the rhythm of the exceptional machines of the last century, which in multiple stages transform wool into fluff, into skeins ready for knitting, all powered by a large paddle wheel and the magic of water

This eco-museum retraces the history of water through the permanent exhibition "The Odyssey of Waters" and various temporary exhibitions. The tour of the tower leads to a terrace overlooking a grandiose landscape.

Models, slideshows, and films explain geology, volcanism, the origins of the Loire River's sources, and the phenomenon of watersheds. A 1020 km film by Olivier Leroi from the Watershed Artistic Line.

After seven years of renovation, Le Château became a Contemporary Art and Heritage Center in 2024. This prestigious site in the south of France invites you to discover its restored spaces through exhibitions, visits, workshops and events.

This inn is famous for the crimes that were committed there from 1807 to 1833. Let yourself be transported to the middle of the XNUMXth century, and enter this sinister residence where you immediately get to the heart of the matter.

Discover humanity's first great masterpiece, dating back 36.000 years. In a 15-hectare wooded park, Chauvet 2 – Ardèche, the world's largest replica of an adorned cave, recreates the magic of the Chauvet Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.