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a limestone natural bridge carved out by the river Ardèche.
The Pont d'Arc is a large natural bridge, located in the Ardèche département in the south of France, 5 km from the town of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. This site is a popular destination in the Gorges de l'Ardèche Natural Reserve, and has been classified as a protected natural site since January 24th 1931.
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Chauvet 2
The star attraction in this area. You cannot visit the real Chauvet Cave as it is closed off to tourists. But you can visit Caverne du Pont-d'Arc which is a replica of the real cave. Discover the way of life of prehistoric people in the Ardèche through the many paintings on the cave walls. There are various tours that can help you learn how the Chauvet Cave was discovered.