Restaurant
7-9pm – special Nocturnes menu – no booking required
Mondays and Thursdays – July 15th-August 29th
Take a trip back in time to an enchanting world to see another side to Prehistory at the Chauvet Lates.
Visitors are invited to explore the grounds at Chauvet Cave 2 – Ardèche and uncover its myths of creation in the magic of video projection, sound, light and narration.
Schedule
6.30pm: Doors open
Free time at the cave subject to time slot, entry to the Aurignacian Gallery and “Animal” show.
At nightfall: Début du parcours lumineux & sonore dans le parc
12am: Doors close
Admission
Adults : 25 €
Children: 12,50 €
Under 10s : Gratuit
A visual and audio experience
A whole host of attractions to explore all over our grounds:
Animal spirit:
Meet prehistoric animal spirits.
Emergence :
Find out where it all began and how the myth of creation spread.
Tell me a myth:
Explore myths of emergence from all over the world.
The Palaeolithic camp:
The artists prepare in the intimacy of their tent.
The original cave:
A giant illuminated mural depicts how man and beast emerged from the underground world into the outside world.
Shadow play:
Play with the light to create animal shadows.
The dawn of time:
An original soundtrack whisks you away as you watch the stars.
Towards the cave:
Prepare to enter mankind’s first great masterpiece. A path with organic sounds.
A new way to explore Chauvet Cave 2 – Ardèche
At nightfall, a sound and light show brings the buildings and grounds to life with a spell-binding tale. Why did people draw in the depths of caves in prehistoric times?
Countless fun-filled, show-stopping, magical and musical installations along the paths set the scene for an extraordinary evening.
A trip back to the dawn of time and myths of creation at Chauvet Cave 2 – Ardèche.
Where to eat on-site
Snack bar
7-11pm – Paninis, salads, sandwiches and more
Picnic area
Al fresco dining on the restaurant’s upper terrace
How to experience the Chauvet Lates
1/ Book your ticket.
2/ Select your time slot to visit the cave.
3/ Arrive any time from 6.30pm to explore the site.
4/ Visit the cave entrance at least 10 minutes before the time stated on your ticket.
5/ Experience the sound and light show at nightfall.
FAQ
No, the restaurant doesn’t take bookings. It functions like a self-service cafeteria.
Yes, your ticket provides entry to the site from 6.30pm onwards.
Please visit your customer account on our online ticket system to check your order has been completed.
Yes, cooler bags are allowed inside the site.