Caverne du Pont d'Arc: Gastronomy and the Origins of Art

FirstBridge Courses

Encounter the earliest human expression of painting: the cave art of the Grotte Chauvet, dating back some 35,000 years — created perhaps as a response to our species’ interactions with another human race, Homo Neanderthalensis. Visit the outstanding site, the Caverne du Pont d’Arc, and learn about the culture and context of those early humans. Experience what those early human artists experienced by going into a real natural cave and by making art using the same materials. Further, the group will stay in a major wine and truffle producing region. Through discussion and tasting of local products, be introduced to century-old French traditional foods and beverages.


Led by Professors Linda Martz and Jonathan Shimony


Cost: 350€ (includes round-trip train transportation, hotel accommodation with breakfast, on-site transportation, entrance fees, guided visits, professors’ trip costs and VAT)


Last day to register/cancel: January 27
Late cancelation fee: 350€

Payment for study trips must be made no later than February 8 for the Spring 2019 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program & Student Accounting Services.