Grotte Saint-Marcel-d’Ardèche

In the very heart of the Ardèche Gorges, you will be amazed
by the immensity of this cave’s galleries, the wealth of its
concretions including the bewitching limestone basin (gour)
waterfall which is unique in Europe.
One-hour visit. 2 sound and light shows.

Description

With 64 km of galleries of Grotte Saint-Marcel is one of the biggest caves in France. You will discover huge rooms and galleries following a former underground river in a 400m long circuit. Sound and light shows. Huge halls and a waterfall of about 100 calcite basins, unique in Europe !

Since 2013, local winegrowers age part their best wines in the cave, 80m underground. Wine tasting, (AOC wines Côtes du Rhône /Côtes du Rhône Village and local produce), wine tasting and speleology... Visual and gustative pleasures !

Themed tours :

Wine tasting : visit of the cave and wine tasting with a specialized guide.

Spelunking all year round.

Outside : a botanical path called « le sentier de la grosse pierre » (2,8 km).

Spoken languages

  • German
  • English
  • French

Labels and ranking

  • Michelin guide
  • On-line reservation
  • Famille Plus
  • Vineyards and Discovery Accreditation
  • Séquence Nature Rhône-Alpes
  • Indoor
  • Bad weather alternative
  • Recommended by high heat
  • Vallée de la Gastronomie

Activities

  • Son et Lumière
  • Activity
  • Product tasting
  • Recreational activities
  • Tourist cave / Other landscaped natural sites

Opening

From 30/03 to 03/11/2024.

Visit

Botanical path through the forest. Last visit one heure before closing hour.

Individual tour

  • Unguided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request
  • Average Duration of the individual tour: 60 minutes

Group tour

  • Unguided group tours on request
  • Guided group tours available permanently
  • Guided group tours on request
  • Average duration of groups visit: 60 minutes
  • Min. group size: 20
  • Max. group size: 50

Rate

Adult: 14 €
Child (5-12 years): 9.50 €
Teenager (13-17 years): 11 €.

Free entry for children < 5 years, press, accompanying guides, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

Payment options:

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Credit transfer

Situation

Show itinerary

Amenities and Services

  • Booking obligatory
  • Coach access
  • Educational visits
  • Fast food
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Tourist brochures
  • Car park
  • Free car park
  • Private parking
  • Coach parking
  • Bar
  • Defibrillator
  • Picnic area
  • Themed path
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

Home complement

Botanic route

Accessibility

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair