36,000 years ago
Explore the Cave
Knowledge gained by the scientific team since its discovery in 1994
Discovery and Conservation
Preserving and passing on an inaccessible heritage
Media & Resources
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Lion Panel
End Chamber of Chauvet-Pont d'Arc Cave.
Arnaud Frich. Centre National de Préhistoire. Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication
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Horses Panel
One of the most spectacular collections in the cave, both in the composition of the scene and the quality of its execution.
Arnaud Frich. Centre National de Préhistoire. Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication
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28 - Jean Clottes - Experts' visit on 29 December 1994
Jean Clottes describes the experts' visit to Chauvet-Pont d'Arc Cave, which he led on 29 December 1994, a few days after it was first discovered.
Marc Azéma. Centre National de Préhistoire. Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication
