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Sciences & NatureCité de la Préhistoire
Orgnac-l'Aven · Ardèche · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
European Heritage Days 2026
1 animation free on 19 September
Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:09
The Prehistoric City is an archaeological museum located in Orgnac-l'Aven, in Ardèche. Integrated into the Grand Site of France of Aven d'Orgnac, this museum in a rural setting offers an educational and interactive approach to Prehistory spanning a chronological depth of 350,000 years, based on authentic collections. The site combines the museum space with outdoor workshops where animators recreate prehistoric techniques and invite visitors to relive the gestures of their ancestors. It complements the underground experience of the Aven d'Orgnac cave, discovered in 1935, by broadening understanding of the geological and human context of this territory. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions, complementary activities, and is committed to an eco-responsible policy.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 09:30–19:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 09:30–19:00
- Tuesday
- 09:30–19:00
- Wednesday
- 09:30–19:00
- Thursday
- 09:30–19:00
- Friday
- 09:30–19:00
- Saturday
- 09:30–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
2240 Route de, L'Aven
Phone number
+33 4 75 38 65 10Official website
orgnac.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Pont-Saint-Esprit, 20 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
55 min by car from Alès.
Nearest station
Pont-Saint-Esprit, 20 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
55 min by car from Alès.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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