Aven Marzal : Grotte et Zoo Préhistorique

Tourist attractions

At this one-of-a-kind site in Europe, you'll find a cave, an underground museum (free entry) and a zoo: "The Dino Forest".
Come and visit us for a day full of rich expériences : a journey back in time down to the center of the earth.

A voyage through time and in the heart of the earth... Situated in St Remèze, in the heart of the Ardèche gorges, you will find three possibilities : - a museum, - a cave (guided tour of 45 mn), 125 m deep. English, german, dutch - a prehistoric zoo : "The Dino Forest" - 800m along in the middle of woods, discover life-size dinosaurs.
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Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Opening

From 03/10 to 20/10/2024, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 10.30 am and 5.30 pm.

From 21/10 to 05/11/2024, daily between 10.30 am and 5.30 pm.

From 06/11 to 12/11/2024, every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 10.30 am and 5.30 pm.

From 11/02 to 27/02/2025, daily between 2 pm and 4.30 pm.

Benefits

Services provided

  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Room hire
  • Shop
  • Tourist brochures
  • Restaurant
  • Fast food

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Bar
  • Toilets
  • Car park
  • Restaurant
  • Coach parking
  • Private parking

Booking

Prices

Free entry for children < 6 years. Group rate available for > 15 people.

Means of payment

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

Capacity

  • Maximum group size: 200
  • Minimum group size : 15

Activities

  • Temporary exhibition
  • Recreational activities
  • Tourist cave / Other landscaped natural sites

Access

Environment

  • In the country
  • Forest location
  • Close to GR footpath

Tips

At this one-of-a-kind site in Europe, you'll find a cave, an underground museum (free entry) and a zoo: the dino forest. individual or combined tickets for a day of discovery, a voyage through time and a descent into the core of the earth.