Castanea – Discover the world of sweet chestnut

Castanea tells in great detail the story of how for centuries, entire generations daily lives revolved around chestnut trees, both for work and for food. Find out more about this emblematic "bread tree". Castanea is located in a beautiful former convent in the medieval town of Joyeuse. The museum shop offers you a wide range of local delicacies, postcards, books....

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Aven d’Orgnac – Grand Site de France – The City of Prehistory

On the Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac, just a stone's throw from the Grotto exit, the Cité de la Préhistoire evokes 350,000 years of human adventure through collections of local remains of human occupation. Visit before or after the Aven d'Orgnac!

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Animation “La malle aux costumes” – Vacances d’automne à la Grotte Chauvet 2

How did our Aurignacian ancestors dress in prehistoric times? During fall break, come check out the costume trunk at the Chauvet 2 Cave in the Ardèche!

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Visite flash de l’exposition “Grotte Chauvet, l’Aventure Scientifique” à la Grotte Chauvet 2

Join a guide to explore a topic from the temporary exhibition in more depth!

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