La Maison des gorges du Gardon
Located in the heart of the old hamlet of Russan, the Maison des gorges du Gardon will help you discover the natural environment of the Gardon gorges.
Come and discover in a fun and educational way the large birds of prey, the bats, the reptiles, the beavers, the flora, the roach which winds between the cliffs and the scrubland of this protected natural area.
You will also be presented with the heritage and history of this place inhabited since prehistoric times.
You will also find a shop selling local products and refreshments. The visit can be completed with a walk on the nearby Castellas cliffs.
Opening of the river and beaver house in Collias
Themes: Fauna, Flora, Human Heritage
You will also be presented with the heritage and history of this place inhabited since prehistoric times.
You will also find a shop selling local products and refreshments. The visit can be completed with a walk on the nearby Castellas cliffs.
Opening of the river and beaver house in Collias
Themes: Fauna, Flora, Human Heritage
Further information) :
Group activities
Minimum number of people for a group rate: 15
Minimum number of people for a group rate: 15
Location details
- Village center
- River at -5 km
- GR route within 1 km
Visit
Customers
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Opening
| Opening hours from April 01 to October 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
Last entry 1 hour before closing time.
Estimated visit time 45 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes.
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2025
- 21/04/2025
- 29/05/2025
- 09/06/2025
- 01/05/2025
- 08/05/2025
- 14/07/2025
- 15/08/2025
- 01/11/2025
- 11/11/2025
- 25/12/2025
- 19/05/2023
- 14/08/2023
Admission fees
Services
Equipments
Services
Activities on site
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
- Manual workshops
Home animals
Adapted tourism
Hearing impairment
A magnetic loop is installed at the reception. Individual magnetic collars are also available for loan: in the tour circuit, they must be plugged into the sockets on the listening terminals.
The audiovisuals are subtitled in French, and all audio interviews are transcribed into written text. Booklets can be requested at reception.
For individuals: free visit.
For groups: by reservation.
Tours are organized on request with a translator in LSF (French Sign Language). For your comfort, these tours in LSF are limited to 20 people.
The audiovisuals are subtitled in French, and all audio interviews are transcribed into written text. Booklets can be requested at reception.
For individuals: free visit.
For groups: by reservation.
Tours are organized on request with a translator in LSF (French Sign Language). For your comfort, these tours in LSF are limited to 20 people.
Physical disability
The car parks, paths and toilets are accessible to people with reduced mobility, as is the entire tour route.
An elevator provides access to the activity rooms upstairs.
Seating areas are distributed along the tour route and on the paths.
For individuals: free visit.
For groups: free visit by reservation.
Guided tours available upon request.
For comfort and complete safety, the visit is limited to 8 people in wheelchairs per group.
An elevator provides access to the activity rooms upstairs.
Seating areas are distributed along the tour route and on the paths.
For individuals: free visit.
For groups: free visit by reservation.
Guided tours available upon request.
For comfort and complete safety, the visit is limited to 8 people in wheelchairs per group.
Visual impairment
The tour circuit is a sensory journey with tactile images and sound terminals.
For individuals: the visit is free and is done in relative autonomy without the help of the reception staff. For your safety and comfort, it is advisable to come accompanied and to use the audio tour guide. A guide map will be given to the guide.
For groups: free visit by reservation.
Possibility of guided tour upon request.
For complete safety and comfort, the group is limited to 6 visually impaired people.
For individuals: the visit is free and is done in relative autonomy without the help of the reception staff. For your safety and comfort, it is advisable to come accompanied and to use the audio tour guide. A guide map will be given to the guide.
For groups: free visit by reservation.
Possibility of guided tour upon request.
For complete safety and comfort, the group is limited to 6 visually impaired people.
Mental handicap
The tour circuit includes models, diagrams, sound and interactive terminals.
An audio guide can be offered to non-reading visitors.
For individuals: free visit.
For groups: free visit by reservation.
For reasons of safety and comfort, the visit is limited to 5 to 15 people with mental disabilities, and must not exceed 25 people, including accompanying persons. The group leader must provide a sufficient number of accompanying persons.
An audio guide can be offered to non-reading visitors.
For individuals: free visit.
For groups: free visit by reservation.
For reasons of safety and comfort, the visit is limited to 5 to 15 people with mental disabilities, and must not exceed 25 people, including accompanying persons. The group leader must provide a sufficient number of accompanying persons.