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…

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...

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.

The Grand Site de France of Aven d'Orgnac offers a unique experience combining nature (the cave, discovered 90 years ago) and culture (the prehistoric city)! Located near the Gorges de l'Ardèche, it is an exceptional site on land and underground.

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!

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.

On the banks of the Masméjean river, discover this old water mill restored in perfect working order. On site: exhibition on Renewable Energy

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

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.

Discover humanity's first great masterpiece, dated 36.000 years ago. In a 15-hectare wooded park, the Chauvet 2 cave – Ardèche, the largest cavity replica in the world, recreates the magic of the Chauvet cave, listed by UNESCO.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Visit one of the most beautiful caves in France, the visit takes place on an easy route. With an indoor temperature of 14, it is advisable to bring warm clothing. The return is made by small train through the natural site.

A site to discover, an adventure to share! It is in the heart of the Ardèche that we welcome you all year round, to set off together to discover the secrets of wool: guided tours, creative workshops, café-bookstore, restaurant, shop.