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Aven d'Orgnac

Orgnac-l'Aven, France

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Orgnac-l'Aven Aven d'Orgnac is a highly recommended attraction for those interested in geology, history, and natural wonders. The guided tour is engaging and informative, and the cave itself is truly breathtaking. Be prepare… Show more

One of the Best Places To Visits in Orgnac-l'Aven Aven d'Orgnac is a highly recommended attraction for those interested in geology, history, and natural wonders. The guided tour is engaging and informative, and the cave itself is truly breathtaking. Be prepared for stairs, cooler temperatures, and potential waits. It is a great family adventure. Book tours in advance, especially during peak season. Wear comfortable shoes with good grip and bring a jacket or sweater. The cave is not easily accessible for those with mobility issues despite the presence of an elevator as the descent into the caves is via stairs. Consider visiting during the off-season or on weekdays to avoid crowds. "One of the very best caves in europe, the tour guide was amazing." "Absolutely amazing. The descent down many stairs is slow enabling you to take in the beauty of this cavern." "The Aven is one of the official grand sites in France and as I consider definitely deserved." "Wonderful caves and tour. Very well organised and able to book a tour in English which was a bonus." "Love this place... admire the miracle created by nature over millions of years...our guide was informative and very hilarious." Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. One of the very best in europe, the was amazing (english spoken), the great story teller. We enjoy and museum of pre-historic for only 14,5€ per adult, very recommended if you like underground places, in this you can go 121 m below the surface. Beautiful cave. All this wonder hidden under a small crack in the surface of the earth. I booked a slot at 17.30 on a workday and was the only one - a private tour, i was lucky. The was friendly, obviously knew a lot and this way I could ask a lot of questions. It was nice revisiting after 20 years or so Absolutely amazing. The descent down many is slow enabling you to take in the beauty of this cavern. There are many stopping points creating photo opportunities. Eventually you are returned to the surface via an elevator. A surprise delight. Most of the is a descent on and walking through large cavernous rooms with fantastic structures. The end is a spectacle and an elevator ride back to the surface. Some familiar structures seen in other caves, but a few new ones. The scale is grand. Well worth a visit. Visited here when I was 7 months pregnant thinking that it would be difficult but turns out its fine and great visit! To go up there was a lift so it was nice! The also very detailed. Recommended places to visit. The Aven is one of the official grand sites in France and as I consider definitely deserved. The whole venue is arranged greatly and the ... Which isn't a cafe but an Aven, since it has no horizontal access ... Is definitely one of the greater you can easily access and I visited most of the regions caves. It's wonderful and impressive. Has incredible unique features and it's a 121 meter deep journey into another age. You go more than 700 steps down and this takes already an hour with not too much time to marvel over these natural wonders. The is usually good and there are English ones available. Since the CO2 levels rise with the depth and tire people and make the climb up longer and exhausting, to protect the an elevator was installed that brings you back rapidly and without the typical exhausting experience of a deep limestone cave. If you are here, this is a must see Wonderful and tour. Very well organised and able to book a in English which was a bonus. The are huge and beautifully lit. The history and story of their discovery are well presented. It's an easy pace tour, lots of steps but all down finishing with a lift back to the top. Wonderful show to conclude the tour. After the caves, the museum of ancient history is also great. Well worth a visit, 700 steps and 150 metres into the depths, three to with a !! If you have mild as a guide,he will make you laugh !! What a joker and a really good with lots of useful information.like I said before,well worth a !! Entrance fee for the two sites €14 the adult . Love this place... admire the miracle created by nature over millions of years...our was informative and very hilarious, the prehistoric museum was one of the best...we attended the mysterious chest guided tour, lots of fun! We strongly recommend especially for the children. Venturing into the Aven d'Orgnac is a captivating experience that I highly recommend. Nestled within the earth, this natural wonder is not only a visual feast but also a testament to the beauty of our planet's history. The cave, while awe-inspiring, does carry the chill of the deep underground, so remember to bring a warm jacket and gloves to stay comfortable. The light show within the is nothing short of magical, illuminating the ancient formations in a dance of shadows and light that is sure to leave you enchanted. It's important to note that the can only be explored through a guided tour. However, due to its popularity, tours can get fully booked, so you might have to wait for the next available session. This place is very unique, I have been to other but none was like this. So beautiful and the was so friendly and funny,he was speaking in French and English. Best thing that after you go around 221 m down the earth, there is a lift that will take you up. So no stress if you have problems with going up the 😊 We had an amazing here on a hot day. The site is quite large, and houses the aven, a museum and some outdoor activities. We did the guided English tour. Our guide, Gabriel, was the best. Really enthousiastic and knowledgable. He actually was a real joker and made the whole through the aven really fun. He was also willing to answer any questions and did so with humor and fun facts. Gabriel made the very worth while. The aven itself was very impressive and huge inside with beautiful stalactites and stalacmites. It went some 120m deep and it is also possible to do some spelunking and deeper parts of the aven. Parking is readily available and free, with a clean toilet facility. The site is easy to reach from Vallon pont D'arc and, some 20 to 25 minute drive. Charging electric vehicles is also possible, but we did not use that. Really recommended to visit! Fantastic experience. Definitely look around the museum and then cool off down in the aven. Bring a jumper and shoes with good grip. An easy walk with lots of steps and people afraid of heights might struggle. It is so worth it!! Unique stalagmite structures, wonderful history, and a beautiful display at the end. Not for buggies but ok for kids to walk down the stairs, even parents carrying babies will be fine. Lift at the end, not physically arduous but not suitable for those with balance issues. The can be slippy. We did the 11am English language with a brilliant and funny guide. The are beautiful and very deep. Take a jumper and sensible shoes as inside the stone and metal are all damp and slippery and its also very cool. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.

Opening hours

Monday9:45 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday9:45 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday9:45 AM to 7 PM
Thursday9:45 AM to 7 PM
Friday9:45 AM to 7 PM
Saturday9:45 AM to 7 PM
Sunday9:45 AM to 7 PM

Details

Address
2240 Route de, Orgnac-l'Aven, Metropolitan France, FR
Phone
+33 4 75 38 65 10

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