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Archaeological Museum of the Vans

Leisure centre in Les Vans

The Archaeological Museum is rated "Musée de France": geology and local crafts, containing the results of the excavations of the "Pays des Vans" (dolmens, cave fishers, minerals and fossils in the region, urns, lamps, old instruments of major periods of history Gallo-Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Industrial Revolution, objects used for transporting wine, picking and peeling chestnuts, silk production).

Other leisure sites nearby

Discovery centre of the Clède Peyric	Aujac (10.2 km)
Cave of La Cocalière	Courry (11 km)
Garden of the Mas de l'Abri	Ponteils-et-Brésis (13 km)
Garden of the Tomple	Concoules (15.1 km)
Rose Garden of Berty	Largentière (18.9 km)
Ski Resort Le Mas de la Barque	Pont de Montvert - Sud Mont Lozère (20 km)
Museum of Natural History - Muséum de l'Ardèche	Balazuc (22 km)
Cave Chauvet	Vallon-Pont-d'Arc (22 km)

Weather

Thursday 25 april

Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C

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Friday 26 april

Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C

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Saturday 27 april

Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C

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Leisure activities

Canoe kayak ride down the Chassezac

Sports sensations in Chassagnes

Bambou Aventure Canoë, in the Cévennes d'Ardèche, invites you to discover the Chassezac gorges, by canoe or kayak in an exceptional natural setting! Descents of 3.7 or 10 km for 1.2 or 3 hours of simple navigation and embellished, if desired,…

Located 2.8 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Canyoning in the Chassezac Gorges

Sports sensations in Casteljau

Explo accompanies you in all your outdoor activities in South Ardèche and also in the realization of special stays (school, corporate team building in Ardèche). Canyoning, Climbing, Speleology, Via-Corda or Ferrata, the south Ardèche is full…

Located 6.4 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Horse ride in Païolive wood

Sports sensations in Berrias-et-Casteljau

10 € to 42 €

The equestrian center is located at the foot of Païolive wood and 5 minutes from the river Chassezac. Young and old come to discover the corner in the company of a pony or a horse. For small lou: ride or discovery course (from 2 years to 10…

Located 6.9 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Restaurants

French cuisine restaurant in Labeaume

26 € per person

The restaurant L'Ardenave offers an unforgettable dining experience by the river in the charming medieval village of Labeaume. Our simple and varied menu focuses on seasonal products and regional flavors, home-cooked. We offer affordable prices…

Located 14.8 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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The table of the clos des bruyeres

French cuisine restaurant in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

25 € to 40 € per person

Menu of the market according to the seasons, Buffet formula of the entries to satisfy small and big eaters

Located 21 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Auberge du Vieux Tilleul

French cuisine restaurant in Prévenchères

7 € to 20 € per person

The inn is located in the heart of the village of Prévenchères, a few meters from one of the famous Tilleuls de Sully. The hostel team welcomes you in a barn that has belonged to the family for decades. This building was entirely renovated in 2008.

Located 22 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Bed & breakfasts

Le Mas des Loges - Les Vans / Chambonas

Southern French farmhouse with 4 bedrooms in Chambonas

90 € to 110 € per double room

A 5-minute walk from the River Chassezac, Le Mas des Loges is set in the Cevennes National Park. The B&B features a covered terrace. Decorated in a contemporary style, the guest rooms all have a TV and free Wi-Fi access. Some of the rooms also…

Located 1.4 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Mas de la Giralde

House with 2 bedrooms in Payzac

89 € to 130 € per double room

Le Mas de la Giralde is a stone farmhouse with character set in terraced grounds of 15,000 m² and well located in the beautiful town of Payzac in southern Ardèche. With elements of the buildings dating back to the 17th century, the house is…

Located 5.5 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Mas de la Musardière

Southern French farmhouse with 3 bedrooms in Les Assions

90 € to 100 € per double room

Away from the motorways, in the southern Ardèche, very close to the impressive gorges of the Chassezac and the woods of Païolive, in a peaceful area, in a stone hamlet, lies our old magnanerie (silkworm breeding) of the 18th century, beautifully…

Located 5.6 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Vacation rentals

Housing Païolive

Apartment for 2 people in Les Vans
55 m², 1 bedroom

490 € to 518 € per week

Duplex apartment renovated (classified as furnished tourism 3 stars by the Gites de France), comfortable, bright, with a roof terrace of 18 m ², located in the heart of the tourist village of Les Vans, in the city center, in a lively area. It…

Located 100 m away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Comfortable home in all seasons

House for 4 people in Les Vans
95 m², 2 bedrooms

480 € to 700 € per week

90 m² house, new, bright and comfortable, pleasant in summer and winter, accessible to people in wheelchairs, 500 m from the center of the Vans in a quiet housing estate. Parking on site, covered. Large dining-cum-living area with open kitchen;…

Located 1.1 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Domain Escafoulin

House for 10 people in Les Vans
160 m², 5 bedrooms

1010 € to 2600 € per week

Le Chêne is a renovated large holiday home located in Chassagnes. The property is located in a very quiet area and offers breathtaking views. The large house of 120 m² can accommodate up to 10 people. Layout : spacious kitchen where you can…

Located 2.8 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Campsites

Camping les Actinidias

Campsite in Casteljau
95 pitches on 1.3ha

16⁵⁰ € to 28 € per day (2 pers / tent / car)

Family campsite located in the Ardèche in the municipality of Berrias-et-Casteljau near the Paiolive wood. Nestled in the gorges of Chassezac, camping Actinidias is a paradise for sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. The campsite is at the…

Located 5.9 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Camping Le Vieux Moulin

Campsite in Casteljau
50 pitches on 2ha

15⁵⁰ € to 21 € per day (2 pers / tent / car)

Family campsite in southern Ardèche in the commune of Berrias-et-Casteljau - Along the river Chassezac (direct access from the campsite), we welcome you from April to October for a relaxing holiday in the countryside. Large shaded, comfortable…

Located 6.8 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Camping la source

Campsite in Berrias-et-Casteljau
93 pitches on 2.5ha

15 € to 30⁵⁰ € per day (2 pers / tent / car)

Come relax in our lovely family campsite in Southern Ardèche, near the Bois de Païolive and Gorges of Chassezac. You will find comfort and calm the milieu of nature. Ideal destination for family vacations : pleasant, two beautiful pools / wading…

Located 7 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Hotels

Hotel Le Vanséen

Hotel in Les Vans

Room from 75 €

Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Le Vanséen is located in Les Vans, 35 km from Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave. Le Chassezac River is 17 minutes’ walk away. Free WiFi access is available. The non-smoking rooms features air conditioning and a flat-screen…

Located 200 m away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Hotel in Les Vans

Hotel Carmel is located in Les Vans, 4.2 km from Paiolive Wood. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries…

Located 300 m away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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Terres de France - Le Domaine des Vans

Hotel in Chambonas

Terres de France - Le Domaine des Vans offers individual residences in 3 hectares of parkland just 1.6 km from the market town of Les Vans. The self-catering apartments have a flat-screen TV. WiFi is available in the reception area. The kitchenettes…

Located 1.5 km away from the Archaeological Museum of the Vans

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