Travel Guide South-Ardeche
City/town information
The nearest village close to our house is Vals les Bains (6 km). There you can do all your shoppings.
Little village at a distance of 6 km. Supermarkets, bakeries, patisserie, butchers, restaurants, weekly market on Sunday morning, ice-salon, Spa, swimming pool, parc.
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Vals-les-Bains
Little village at a distance of 6 km. Supermarkets, bakeries, patisserie, butchers, restaurants, weekly market on Sunday morning, ice-salon, Spa, swimming pool, parc.
Little town at a distance of 15 km. Old center, restaurants, little streets, castle, big weekly market on Saterday. Intermarché, Carrefour, Lidl.
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Aubenas
Little town at a distance of 15 km. Old center, restaurants, little streets, castle, big weekly market on Saterday. Intermarché, Carrefour, Lidl.
Charming village at a distance of 30 km. Little old streets, alleys, restaurants, big market on Tuesday morning.
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Largentière
Charming village at a distance of 30 km. Little old streets, alleys, restaurants, big market on Tuesday morning.
Nature
There are many wonders of nature in the Ardeche. We have made a small selection for you.
Access from the village Vallon Pont d´Arc, or directly to the car park located outside the village. Canoe trips are also possible.
Natural arch bridge carved out by the river at least 500,000 years ago, 54m high, 60m wide.
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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Access from the village Vallon Pont d´Arc, or directly to the car park located outside the village. Canoe trips are also possible.
Natural arch bridge carved out by the river at least 500,000 years ago, 54m high, 60m wide.
One of the most famous waterfalls in the Ardeche. Departure from the car park located between Burzet and Lachamp ‑ Raphaël. Then follow the marked path, a walk about 15 minutes. Natural volcanic park since 1931. A few thousand years ago it was still an active volcano.
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Cascade du Ray-Pic
One of the most famous waterfalls in the Ardeche. Departure from the car park located between Burzet and Lachamp ‑ Raphaël. Then follow the marked path, a walk about 15 minutes. Natural volcanic park since 1931. A few thousand years ago it was still an active volcano.
Second tourist attraction in the Ardèche, after the Gorges. Located between Ste Eulalie and St Martial. Take the trail to reach the top in around 45 min. Breathtaking views.
Famous spot in France, because the river the Loire has its source here.
Hight 1551 meters, dated 8 million years ago.
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Mont Gerbier de Jonc
Second tourist attraction in the Ardèche, after the Gorges. Located between Ste Eulalie and St Martial. Take the trail to reach the top in around 45 min. Breathtaking views.
Famous spot in France, because the river the Loire has its source here.
Hight 1551 meters, dated 8 million years ago.
This 'Fairy Wood' form a surprising and mysterious limestone chaos where you will have the pleasure of meeting a 'turtle', an 'elephant', a 'bear' or even a 'lion'.
Small hikes in the Païolive forest of 1.5 km, 4 km and 5 km.
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Bois de Païolive
This 'Fairy Wood' form a surprising and mysterious limestone chaos where you will have the pleasure of meeting a 'turtle', an 'elephant', a 'bear' or even a 'lion'.
Small hikes in the Païolive forest of 1.5 km, 4 km and 5 km.
Romanesque bridge over the Ardeche river. Amazing swimming spot, beautiful hiking trails, Via ferrata.
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Vražji most
Romanesque bridge over the Ardeche river. Amazing swimming spot, beautiful hiking trails, Via ferrata.
Departure from the Chauzon car park, then via the Route des Blaches, to the sign of Chemin du Cirque de Gens, about a 25 min walk. Natural circle carved into the limestone plateaus by the river for millions of years, 320 climbing routes, internationally renowned cliffs.
Chemin du Cirque de Gens
Chemin du Cirque de GensDeparture from the Chauzon car park, then via the Route des Blaches, to the sign of Chemin du Cirque de Gens, about a 25 min walk. Natural circle carved into the limestone plateaus by the river for millions of years, 320 climbing routes, internationally renowned cliffs.
An old mountain crater filled with water over an area of 90 ha. Average depth: 138m. Great swimming spot, panoramic view. Hike around the lake in about an hour, mostly through the forest.
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Lac d'issarlès
Le LacAn old mountain crater filled with water over an area of 90 ha. Average depth: 138m. Great swimming spot, panoramic view. Hike around the lake in about an hour, mostly through the forest.
Contemporary creation inspired by Land Art and produced by two sculptors, Fabienne Versé and Serge Boyer, in 2008.
This work of art represents a sort of universal calendar made up of 70 planted stones, some carved and arranged harmoniously on the heights of the village of Borée. Interesting!
Tchier de Borée
Contemporary creation inspired by Land Art and produced by two sculptors, Fabienne Versé and Serge Boyer, in 2008.
This work of art represents a sort of universal calendar made up of 70 planted stones, some carved and arranged harmoniously on the heights of the village of Borée. Interesting!
Villages de caractère
There are 20 villages de caractère in the Ardeche. The most of them you can find in our surroundings. They are all awesome and photogenic.
Our favorite! Cheerful, authentic village. Large sand square and centuries-old plane trees. Swimming spots nearby. Cafes, restaurants, 3 castles, 2 bakers, butcher, parc, hike around the volcano. Weekly market on Tuesday.
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Jaujac
Our favorite! Cheerful, authentic village. Large sand square and centuries-old plane trees. Swimming spots nearby. Cafes, restaurants, 3 castles, 2 bakers, butcher, parc, hike around the volcano. Weekly market on Tuesday.
Mountain village on a volcanic rock 470 m. high. On the facades of the houses and the church there are about 100 faces carved out of stone. Surprising! Museum Jean Ferrat, small alleys, atmospheric square with fountain, a few cozy terraces, hiking path over a volcano landscape to Chateau Craux.
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Antraigues-sur-Volane
Mountain village on a volcanic rock 470 m. high. On the facades of the houses and the church there are about 100 faces carved out of stone. Surprising! Museum Jean Ferrat, small alleys, atmospheric square with fountain, a few cozy terraces, hiking path over a volcano landscape to Chateau Craux.
Charming village surrounded by cliffs of limestone. Authentic houses and alleys, pretty nice swimming spots by the river, panoramic view at the top of the village.
In july and august there are concerts of classical music, www.labeaume-festival.org
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Labeaume
Charming village surrounded by cliffs of limestone. Authentic houses and alleys, pretty nice swimming spots by the river, panoramic view at the top of the village.
In july and august there are concerts of classical music, www.labeaume-festival.org
Also classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France and high on its cliffs overlooking the Ardeche. Narrow streets, vaulted passages, castle. Beach nearby the cliffs for swimming. Viewpoint on the cliffs from the tower of the Roman church.
Village médiéval de Balazuc
Also classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France and high on its cliffs overlooking the Ardeche. Narrow streets, vaulted passages, castle. Beach nearby the cliffs for swimming. Viewpoint on the cliffs from the tower of the Roman church.
Classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, located on the banks of the Ardèche. Little old stone streets typical of old Ardèche villages. Viewpoint over the Castle and the village from the Chapelle Ste Cerice, located at the top of the cliff. Start of the Voie Verte by bike (La Via Ardèche) 25 km route to Grospierres. Beach for swimming or canoeing.
Village médiéval de Vogüé
Classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, located on the banks of the Ardèche. Little old stone streets typical of old Ardèche villages. Viewpoint over the Castle and the village from the Chapelle Ste Cerice, located at the top of the cliff. Start of the Voie Verte by bike (La Via Ardèche) 25 km route to Grospierres. Beach for swimming or canoeing.
Fotogenic little village! Market square, few terraces, jeu de boules, parc, castle. Weekly market on Fridays. From Thueyts you can hike to Pont du Diable.
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Thueyts
Fotogenic little village! Market square, few terraces, jeu de boules, parc, castle. Weekly market on Fridays. From Thueyts you can hike to Pont du Diable.
Located between Aubenas and Largentière. Cute little village, very charming square and old plane trees, hiking trails around the village. The Romanesque-Gothic church from the 16th century is worth a visit.
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Ailhon
Located between Aubenas and Largentière. Cute little village, very charming square and old plane trees, hiking trails around the village. The Romanesque-Gothic church from the 16th century is worth a visit.
Pittoresk and authentiek medieval village surrounded by old city walls. Narrow streets. Vineyards and olive trees around the village.
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Vinezac
Pittoresk and authentiek medieval village surrounded by old city walls. Narrow streets. Vineyards and olive trees around the village.
Eat & Drink
Our favorite bistro in Thueyts. Very friendly owner, nice terrace, varied menu and good wines.
Les Pavés Gourmands
3 Rue de la FontaineOur favorite bistro in Thueyts. Very friendly owner, nice terrace, varied menu and good wines.
Bistro de Pays in Aizac. Vegan also possible. One menu a day. Only local products, super good quality. Terrace with breathtaking view and very friendly people. Highly recommended. Book in time!
Kaizaco
Bistro de Pays in Aizac. Vegan also possible. One menu a day. Only local products, super good quality. Terrace with breathtaking view and very friendly people. Highly recommended. Book in time!
In the centre of Vals les Bains. Real French cuisine, good quality. Nice balcony next to the river, friendly cook. Book on time!
L'Adresse
31 Rue Jean JaurèsIn the centre of Vals les Bains. Real French cuisine, good quality. Nice balcony next to the river, friendly cook. Book on time!
Bistro de Pays in Ailhon. Varied menus made with passion and love, one menu a day. Cozy square with old plane trees. A real experience!
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Le Bistro d'Ailhon
Le VillageBistro de Pays in Ailhon. Varied menus made with passion and love, one menu a day. Cozy square with old plane trees. A real experience!
Modern pizza restaurant at the end of Vals les Bains. Excellent pizza’s, salads en wine. Terrace in the big garden, service often rushed.
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PIZZA FLO
24 Rue Auguste ClémentModern pizza restaurant at the end of Vals les Bains. Excellent pizza’s, salads en wine. Terrace in the big garden, service often rushed.
In the centre of Vals les Bains. French kitchen, surprising menus and nice wines. Outside diner on the street.
Le Vals Gourmet
42 Rue Jean JaurèsIn the centre of Vals les Bains. French kitchen, surprising menus and nice wines. Outside diner on the street.
In the centre of Vals les Bains. The worlds best handmade ice with only local products from the Ardeche. Big terrace outside. At te opposite of the terrace, nearby the river, you can have a good lunch.
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Glacier Béatrix & Restaurant Côté Crêpes
3 Av. Paul RibeyreIn the centre of Vals les Bains. The worlds best handmade ice with only local products from the Ardeche. Big terrace outside. At te opposite of the terrace, nearby the river, you can have a good lunch.
Located in Larnas, a bit further away, but to good to be true. A little restaurant in the middle of nowhere. Excellent quality, very good wines, surprising menus. Highly recommended!
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La Cigale Et La Fourchette
Le VillageLocated in Larnas, a bit further away, but to good to be true. A little restaurant in the middle of nowhere. Excellent quality, very good wines, surprising menus. Highly recommended!
Auberge in Chandolas, nearby the major tourist spots. The menus are delicious and a pleasure for the eyes. Super charming terrace in the hart of the old farmhouse.
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Auberge les Murets
6 Chem. des MartinsAuberge in Chandolas, nearby the major tourist spots. The menus are delicious and a pleasure for the eyes. Super charming terrace in the hart of the old farmhouse.
On the square in Antraigues-sur-Volane. Simple French kitchen, good for a lunch or a beer. Nice terrace.
Hôtel La Montagne
Le VillageOn the square in Antraigues-sur-Volane. Simple French kitchen, good for a lunch or a beer. Nice terrace.
Activities
A replica of the original Grotte Chauvet. The cave has been recreated on a scale of 1: 1. Stunningly beautiful. The frescoes and petroglyphs have been reconstructed with incredible precision. A magical journey to the origins of mankind. Interesting for young and old.
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Chauvet Cave
A replica of the original Grotte Chauvet. The cave has been recreated on a scale of 1: 1. Stunningly beautiful. The frescoes and petroglyphs have been reconstructed with incredible precision. A magical journey to the origins of mankind. Interesting for young and old.
Our house is situated in the hearth of de Parc Régional des Monts d’ Ardeche; an almost untouched piece of nature. Many chestnut and fruit trees, vineyards, quiet country roads, forest and rivers. Many sheeps, birds and wild boars. Perfect for hiking, cycling, mountain biking. Connect with nature and rewind yourself.
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Regionalni prirodni park Monts d'Ardèche
Maison du ParcOur house is situated in the hearth of de Parc Régional des Monts d’ Ardeche; an almost untouched piece of nature. Many chestnut and fruit trees, vineyards, quiet country roads, forest and rivers. Many sheeps, birds and wild boars. Perfect for hiking, cycling, mountain biking. Connect with nature and rewind yourself.
Located in St Remèze, 10 minutes from the Pont d’Arc.
Walks in open fields. Open 7 days a week 10 am-7pm from April to September. Shop with all kinds lavender products. Artisanal ice-creams, snacks, picnic tables.
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Muzej lavande
2200 Rte des GorgesLocated in St Remèze, 10 minutes from the Pont d’Arc.
Walks in open fields. Open 7 days a week 10 am-7pm from April to September. Shop with all kinds lavender products. Artisanal ice-creams, snacks, picnic tables.
Beautiful old wine domaine in Grospierres. Wine tasting en buying on reservation. Friendly owner. Super wines! Possible for a group picknick with local products.
Domain Bournet
BournetBeautiful old wine domaine in Grospierres. Wine tasting en buying on reservation. Friendly owner. Super wines! Possible for a group picknick with local products.
Situated nearby Vinezac. Wine tasting and buying on reservation. Friendly people. Nice wines!
Domaine du Père Léon
40 La VernadeSituated nearby Vinezac. Wine tasting and buying on reservation. Friendly people. Nice wines!
Hiring canoe in Balazuc. Nice starting point. 6, 7, 12 and 18 km. Open from April 1st to September 15th, everyday from 09h. Individual welcome, reduction for groups.
BALAZUC CANOË LE FAZAO
Hiring canoe in Balazuc. Nice starting point. 6, 7, 12 and 18 km. Open from April 1st to September 15th, everyday from 09h. Individual welcome, reduction for groups.
The Canyon Base of la Besorgues, is the specialist in canyoning in the Ardèche, a few kilometers from Vals les Bains. They provide 9 different half-day canyons for both beginners and advanced. For the real adventurer!
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Base Canyon de la Besorgues
28 Chemin de Labro, LabroThe Canyon Base of la Besorgues, is the specialist in canyoning in the Ardèche, a few kilometers from Vals les Bains. They provide 9 different half-day canyons for both beginners and advanced. For the real adventurer!
Resort located in the Massif de la Tarnague, in the heart of the Park Régional des Monts d'Ardeche. Accessible by car, or racing bike. Hight between 1250 and 1511m. Ski area with 11 tracks & snowshoe circuits. 3 hiking trails.
La Croix de Bauzon
La Croix de BauzonResort located in the Massif de la Tarnague, in the heart of the Park Régional des Monts d'Ardeche. Accessible by car, or racing bike. Hight between 1250 and 1511m. Ski area with 11 tracks & snowshoe circuits. 3 hiking trails.