‘À vos propulseurs’ activity: Prehistory activities at the Chauvet Cave 2

How about going hunting just like in prehistoric times? During the weekends in September, come and experience the ‘À vos propulseurs’ activity at the Chauvet 2 Cave in the Ardèche!

Description

Step into the shoes of our Aurignacian ancestors by trying your hand at spear-throwing with a spear-thrower on the hunting ground on the esplanade!

Activity for ages 7 and over – Duration: approximately 20 minutes
On weekends in September and the first weekend in October – Open continuously from 2.00 pm to 6.30 pm.

In the event of bad weather, this activity will be replaced by “Dis, dessine-moi un mammouth” in the cave workshop (from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm).
All activities are included in the admission ticket.

Discover the full programme for September on our website, under the ‘Events’ section!

Spoken languages

  • French

Themes

  • Prehistory

Opening

From 05/09 to 27/09/2026 weekends between 9 am and 7 pm.

From Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 October 2026 between 9.30 am and 6 pm.

Visit

Group tour

  • Min. group size: 20

Rate

Free of charge.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.

Situation

Show itinerary

Amenities and Services

  • Drinking water
  • Guided tours
  • Pets welcome
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant for clients only
  • Shop
  • Stroller-accessible
  • Takeaway/cooked dishes

Accessibility

  • Hearing disability
  • Mental disability
  • Visual disability
  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
  • Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
  • Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
  • Doors >=77 cm wide
  • Site, building totally accessible
  • Facilities adapted for people with mobility impairment
  • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
  • Presence of sitting or standing areas