Grotte des Huguenots, Cave entrance in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France.
The Grotte des Huguenots features two entrances: a small one on the Ardeche valley road and a larger portal at a right angle.
Archaeological excavations within the cave have revealed artifacts from the Upper Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Age periods, documenting human presence across millennia.
In May 1890, Protestant ceremonies during the synod of Salavas took place in this cave, leading to its current name Grotte des Huguenots.
The cave entrance remains secured with iron gates, allowing visits during summer months through advance group reservations and guided tours.
Maurice Martin transformed the cave into a restaurant in 1947, but flooding in 1958 destroyed the establishment, leaving only a riverside terrace.
Location: Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
GPS coordinates: 44.38740,4.40858
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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