La modélisation 3D, outil de transfert des connaissances Exemple de la réplique de la grotte Chauvet Pont d’Arc : la caverne du Pont d’Arc (Ardèche, France)

3D modeling played a pivotal role in creating the largest replica of the UNESCO-listed Chauvet-Pont d'Arc cave, allowing researchers to transfer its unique heritage to a 3000 m² space while preserving its essence. The study highlights how 3D tools facilitated scenic design, landscape reconstruction, and coordination among scientists, architects, and artists to recreate key wall panels (focusing on major sections due to the original cave's 8400 m² size). This approach ensured an authentic underground experience by integrating graphical elements with the cave's geography. The project, supported by local authorities and state agencies, demonstrates how advanced modeling can bridge conservation, research, and public accessibility for irreplaceable cultural sites.

Delannoy, J.-J., Sadier, B., Valcke, S., Peral, J., Perazio, G., Jaillet, S., Tosello, G., Geneste, J.-M., & Clottes, J. (2014). La modélisation 3D, outil de transfert des connaissances Exemple de la réplique de la grotte Chauvet Pont d’Arc : la caverne du Pont d’Arc (Ardèche, France). Karstologia : Revue de Karstologie et de Spéléologie Physique, 64(1), 41–57. https://doi.org/10.3406/karst.2014.3059