Nestled in lush greenery with a touch of lavender, Malataverne is certainly
a good choice for hikers when it comes to taking a peaceful and tasty
break. A perfect crossroad stop for large herbivores in Prehistoric times but
also nowadays with highway and TGV high-speed trains, north-south transits have shaped the village throughout history. By visiting the Grotte Mandrin we can
easily imagine our Homo Sapiens ancestor observing migrating herds of animals 50,000 years ago from the cave and encountering Neanderthal men for the first time ever in Europe, this other kind of indigenous human beings.
Not to mention its remarkable views of the Drôme plains, the Rhône and the Ardéchois hills. A settlement since prehistoric times, it continues to reveal its secrets to archaeologists.
- 1 Rue de la Mairie 26780 Malataverne
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Equipements
Car park Public WC
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Services
Pets welcome Guided group tours on request Unguided individual tours available permanently
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Spoken languages
French
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Langues audioguides et visioguides
French
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Info of the visits
Unguided individual tours available permanently Guided group tours on request
All year round daily.
Free access.
26780 Malataverne
Updated on 09/02/2026
Through Office de Tourisme Drôme Sud Provence
