Orgnac-l'Aven

Located between the gorges of the Ardèche gorges and the Cèze, Orgnac-l'Aven is a common Ardeche. Village of over 500 inhabitants, it is located in the heart of southern Ardèche and is famous for its pothole.

Lovers of Prehistory and enjoy caving under Orgnac-l'Aven and outstanding landscape. The village also turned to viticulture and is located within the production area of the AOC Côtes du Vivarais. The vines are unveiled in the middle of olive groves and cereals, in a charming atmosphere.

The village, home to the French singer Hugues Aufray, a large part of the year, not without charm or interest with its rich and ancient history.

Municipality	Orgnac-l'Aven
Postcode	07150
Latitude	44.3059050 (N 44° 18’ 21”)
Longitude	4.4331710 (E 4° 25’ 59”)
Altitude	From 140m to 388m
Surface area	21.84 km²
Population	596 inhabitants
Density	27 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Privas (77 km, 1:23)
Insee code	07168
Intercommunality	CC des Gorges de l'Ardèche
Department	Ardèche
Territory	Drôme-Ardèche
Region	Auvergne-Rhône-Alps

Le Garn	5.5 km (9 min)
Labastide-de-Virac	7.8 km (10 min)
Laval-Saint-Roman	8.4 km (13 min)
Issirac	8.5 km (14 min)
Montclus	8.9 km (16 min)
Barjac	10.2 km (15 min)
Saint-Privat-de-Champclos	10.9 km (17 min)
Vagnas	11.5 km (16 min)
Saint-André-de-Roquepertuis	12.2 km (19 min)
Aiguèze	13.2 km (18 min)
Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche	14.9 km (21 min)
Saint-Julien-de-Peyrolas	14.9 km (21 min)
Salavas	15 km (19 min)
Bessas	16.2 km (22 min)

Site known since prehistoric times, the village of Orgnac-l'Aven this particular natural heritage of the richest and most exciting.

The most famous tourist site Orgnac-l'Aven rest his famous Aven. Located not far from the gorges of Ardeche plateau, he has been ranked Grand Site of France. Inside, the caving enthusiasts discover several rooms large areas with impressive stalactites. The room of chaos in particular highlight, with its beautiful draperies to significant colorations. Three rooms of the five kilometers of galleries are open to the public throughout the year.

Labeled Grand Site de France, the city of prehistory has also been equipped with the Musée de France label. Founded in 1988, it helps to learn a bit more about this little-known era. The program includes demonstrations and workshops on shooting spears or flint, as well as guided tours on the way of life for the Neanderthals.

Leisure centres	Cave Aven d'Orgnac Museum of Orgnac
Natural sites	Wood of Ronze

Every year in April, Orgnac-l'Aven organizes its great hunting dog festival.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Outdoor show: Poetic humour at the water's edge	Entertainment	11 €	Vallon-Pont-d'Arc (8.6 km)
Canyoning in Ardèche	Sports sensations	45 €	Vallon-Pont-d'Arc (9.8 km)
Accroche Aventure park	Sports sensations	10 € to 21 €	Saint-Julien-de-Peyrolas (10.2 km)
Canoeing in the Cèze gorges and valley	Sports sensations	12 € to 15 €	Goudargues (10.4 km)
Canyoning in Vallon Pont d'Arc	Sports sensations	55 € to 80 €	Vallon-Pont-d'Arc (10.8 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Dolmens walk	Hike	Easy	1:45	Barjac (6.8 km)
From Ruoms to Labeaume	Hike	Intermediate	2:40	Ruoms (18 km)
On the trail of the hermit	Hike	Intermediate	3:00	Saint-Montan (21 km)
Corniche Casteljau	Hike	Easy	1:30	Casteljau (23 km)
Winemaker's Trail	Hike	Easy	2:30	Lablachère (24 km)

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