Things to do in Gorges de l'Ardèche: the must-see sights

Area guide · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 4 places to discover

A spectacular canyon carved by the Ardèche over 30 km, the gorges unfold limestone cliffs, dizzying meanders and the natural arch of the Pont d'Arc, between hiking, canoeing and prehistoric caves.

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The 4 must-see places in Gorges de l'Ardèche

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Pont d'Arc Must-see

A natural arch sculpted by erosion, the symbol of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, crossed by thousands of canoes every summer.

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Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèche Must-see

A replica of the decorated cave discovered in 1994, housing the oldest known cave paintings in the world, 36,000 years old.

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Gorges de l'Ardèche Road

A panoramic road offering a series of spectacular viewpoints over the canyon's meanders and cliffs.

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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

The gateway village to the gorges, the starting point for canoe-kayak trips down the Ardèche.

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