Pont-Saint-Esprit
This provencal town gets its name from the famous bridge over the Rhone which was constructed in the 12th century, and dedicated to Saint Esprit.
22 km from Orange

Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche
The last town before Vallon Pont d?Arc. The end of the line for those who hike or canoe down the Ardeche.
32 km from Orange

Gorges de l'Ardèche
A scenic route 37 km long. Spectacular views of the countryside.

Vallon Pont d'Arc
5 km south of the village you can see a natural curiosity : the Pont d?Arc, which is a natural arch with a 66m opening.
The Chauvet cave was discovered here in 1994 (Not open to the public).
Exhibition can be seen in the village.
72 km from Orange

Aiguèze
The path round this medieval village provides a superb view of the last of the cliffs of the Ardeche gorges.
35 km from Orange

The Aven d’Orgnac cave
Things to do…

Cave and regional museum of pre-history. The only listed cave “Grand site de France”. To the South of the Gorges of Ardèche, you can pass through the time barrier at the heart of this site which has been nominated for UNESCO’s World Heritage List. You will find grandiose sub-terranean caves and follow in the footsteps of pre-historic man. The site has been totally refurbished, equipped with new entrance and information area, son et lumière show and lifts to bring you back to the surface (125 m above).