Vallon-Pont-d'Arc · France
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014Chauvet Cave (Grotte Chauvet 2 replica) tickets: €18
Main adult ticket: Day ticket: the cave replica visit, the Aurignacian gallery and the exhibition. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche.
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- Day ticket: the cave replica visit, the Aurignacian gallery and the exhibitionChild price for ages 10 to 17 (also for people on RSA benefit). Allow 3½ hoursChild €9€18
- Annual pass€25
Main ticket €18 (about US$20 · £15, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 10 go free. The original cave can't be visited, to protect it: visitors see the full-size replica, Grotte Chauvet 2, nearby.
Opening hours
Every day; from 1 to 16 October 9:30am to 6pm. Hours change through the year (the official site has a calendar).
Booking
Booking online is strongly advised; the ticket desk on site sells tickets until 15 minutes before the last cave visit, if places are left. Arrive at the entrance at least 30 minutes before the time on your ticket. For sat-nav, use "Grotte Chauvet 2 – Ardèche", not "Grotte Chauvet". No photos inside the cave.
World Heritage site
Part of Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche, on UNESCO's list since 2014. Listed as a creative masterpiece and rare evidence of a culture.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Chauvet Cave (Grotte Chauvet 2 replica)?
The main adult ticket (Day ticket: the cave replica visit, the Aurignacian gallery and the exhibition) costs €18, about US$20 · £15. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Chauvet Cave (Grotte Chauvet 2 replica) for free?
Children under 10 go free. The original cave can't be visited, to protect it: visitors see the full-size replica, Grotte Chauvet 2, nearby.
When is Chauvet Cave (Grotte Chauvet 2 replica) open?
Every day; from 1 to 16 October 9:30am to 6pm. Hours change through the year (the official site has a calendar).
Do you need to book Chauvet Cave (Grotte Chauvet 2 replica) tickets in advance?
Booking online is strongly advised; the ticket desk on site sells tickets until 15 minutes before the last cave visit, if places are left. Arrive at the entrance at least 30 minutes before the time on your ticket. For sat-nav, use "Grotte Chauvet 2 – Ardèche", not "Grotte Chauvet". No photos inside the cave.
Is Chauvet Cave (Grotte Chauvet 2 replica) a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche, on UNESCO's list since 2014, listed as a creative masterpiece and rare evidence of a culture.