Camping Museum of the Ardèche

The incredibly charming village of Balazuc is home to a cultural gem that is definitely worth a visit – the Museum of the Ardèche. Go along with your children, your special someone or with friends, and embark on a fascinating journey through time during which you’ll unearth some of the secrets of life on Earth and its history. 

If you’re looking for a campsite for your holiday combining comfort, a natural setting and an ideal geographic location near some of the finest tourist attractions in the Ardèche, including the Gorges de l’Ardèche and Pont d’Arc, our Sandaya campsites tick all the boxes! With the heated water park, the spa, the river which can be accessed directly from the campsite, and the free children’s clubs, you can be sure of a really happy holiday at Sandaya!

Your children’s eyes will light up before the vast natural history collections of the Museum of the Ardèche. Witnessing these animal and plant fossils, which are thousands of years old, is a very special experience. And the most magical part of the visit will no doubt be the dinosaur area, where your little ones will be able to touch and handle exhibits and even make their own fossil of a dinosaur claw, tooth or footprint. AMAZING! 

In addition to its superb collection, which makes the museum unique, another highlight is the series of fun activities designed especially for little explorers. They can step into the shoes of a palaeontologist for a while with the choice between a fossil extraction workshop requiring much patience and attention to detail, or a real dig in the field in search of minerals and fossils! A very memorable day out guaranteed for all the family.

The Museum of the Ardèche is not only a good family day out, because there is plenty for couples to see and enjoy too. Whatever your age, the opportunity to admire the diversity of the Jurassic marine fauna and the mummified plant and animal fossils is always appreciated. If you’re really passionate about this period, you can even opt for a 45-minute guided tour. 

Continue your journey through time with a voyage into prehistory at the Chauvet 2 cave. This is an identical reproduction of the original cave, which features on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and is home to cave paintings that are 36,000 years old! To end your day on a romantic note, sports and nature-loving couples will embark on a canoe trip along the River Ardèche.