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Things to see in Larnas (France): 40 places and when to go
Larnas is a town in France, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Food and drink (11), History (9). The best known are Chauvet Cave, Pont d'Arc and Caverne du Pont-d'Arc. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.4428, 4.5824
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Food and drink (11) · History (9) · Wildlife (6) · Hiking (6) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 123 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Dent de Rez, at 726 m.
What to see in Larnas
The places in and around Larnas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Chauvet CaveCave in France14 km
- Pont d'ArcNatural arch in France15 km
- Caverne du Pont-d'ArcReplica of the Chauvet Cave in France13 km
- Cave Saint-Marcel-d'ArdècheShow cave in France13 km
- Archeological site of Alba-la-RomaineArchaeological site in Alba-la-Romaine, France13 km
- Chabot CaveCave in France14 km
- Pont du RobinetBridge in France9.2 km
- Château d'Alba-la-RomaineMuseum in France13 km
- Bois des Géantes dolmensDolmens in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, France8.3 km
- Champvermeil dolmenDolmen in Bidon, France9.2 km
- Le Figuier CaveCave in France14 km
- Aven MarzalCave in France10.0 km
- GR 42Long distance hiking route in France8.6 km
- Grotte de la MadeleineShow cave in France14 km
- Gallo-Roman Theatre of Alba Augusta HelviorumAncient Gallo-Roman theatre in Alba-la-Romaine, France13 km
- Dent de RezSummit6.5 km
- Réserve de Vie Sauvage des Deux-LacsProtected area11 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale des gorges de l'ArdècheProtected area in France13 km
- Aven de la RouvièreCave13 km
- Brasserie Artisanale La FabriqueBrewery16 km
- Brasserie BergoïataBrewery9.4 km
- Cave Coopérative d'Alba la RomaineWinery13 km
- Cave de Saint-MontanWinery5.1 km
- Cave de ValvignèresWinery6.5 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Domaine Arsac, Domaine de Grangeneuve Famille Bour, Domaine du Brechon, Les Chais du Vivarais, Les Vigneaux, Mas d'Intras
- Nature: Goul du Pont, Réserve biologique dirigée de Bois Sauvage, Bois Sauvage
- With kids: Mad Maze Expérience, Parc animalier de Lussas
- Hiking: SPHC, étape 12, SPHC, étape 13, SPHC, étape 14, SPHC, étape 15, SPHC, étape 16
When to go to Larnas
The best time to visit Larnas is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:01
- FebPossible10:13
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:20
- JulBest time15:02
- AugBest time13:51
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:21
- DecPossible8:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Larnas
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Avenue des Côtes du Rhône21 places27 km
- Bagnols-sur-Cèze16 places31 km
- Quartier Labry14 places33 km
- Vernoux-en-Vivarais15 places48 km
- Upie16 places50 km
- Le Barroux39 places52 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Larnas?
The best known: Chauvet Cave, Pont d'Arc, Caverne du Pont-d'Arc, Cave Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche, Archeological site of Alba-la-Romaine. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Larnas?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 40.
How do you get to Larnas?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 123 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Larnas as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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