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Discovering the Gorges de l'Ardèchedu Chassezac

Païolive wood and hunting gorges

The Chassezac, a tributary of the Ardèche River, cuts the plateau through spectacular gorges, limited by high cliffs dedicated to climbing. The Chassezac has dug deep, vertiginous gorges on the mountainside. Rock walls are a delight for lovers of steep cliffs and adventure sports. A lover of relaxation, sportsmen, family or friends, everyone will find their moment of relaxation or leisure on the Chassezac. There’s nothing like the Chassezac Gorge for climbing or Via Corda. Once at the top of the cliff, you will admire the river and the panorama will be only for you.

To discover these places, a must-see walk is the wood of Païolive. This is one of the strangest curiosities of the Ardèche. A veritable natural maze overlooking the Chassezac, located on the towns of Vans, Banne and Berrias-Casteljau. Three marked circuits have been drawn: Green Circuit de la Virgo, Saint Eugene’s Blue Circuit and the Corniche Yellow Circuit.

Bois de Païolive

Les Gorges de l’Ardèche

The descent of the Ardèche

A unique experience in the world, the Gorges de l’Ardèche

Unique, unmissable, beautiful… let many other qualifiers to talk about the Gorges of the Ardèche. If you come to the Ardèche, you must definitely visit its Gorges!There are many ways to discover them: canoeing, hiking along the water, swimming on its beaches, views by car or bike, guided boat ride … Everyone has their own mode of travel to enjoy this protected natural place, to discover in one or more days…

By road: Between Vallon Pont d’Arc and St Martin d’Ardèche, you will travel the famous tourist route of the Ardèche Gorges! 29 kms in the wild and 11 designed lookouts that offer absolutely stunning views of this spectacular site! Perched 200m above the river, at the top of the vertiginous cliffs, the scenery is breathtaking.

On foot, the route in the Ardèche Gorge consists of 2 sections of 12 km each. The upstream part: from the Pont du Tiourre, from the Pont d’Arc to Vallon Pont d’Arc, to the Bivouac de Gournier. And the downstream part: from the Bivouac de Gournier to the beach of Sauze to St Martin d’Ardèche.

By canoe: The unmissable descent of the Ardèche by canoe/kayak! Take your time. Paddle at your own pace. Beginner or advanced, choose your route (7, 12, 24, 32 or 36 km) and spend half a day, a day or even several days on our river, by canoe/kayak in a free course or accompanied by a patented instructor.

A unique experience in the world, the Gorges de l’Ardèche

Gorges de l’Ardèche

A universe of caves and aven

The Chauvet 2 Cave or the Cave of the Arc Bridge, listed in 2014 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

A leap in time 36,000 years ago, to the origins of art. Discover frescoes, walls, but also floors, ceilings and archaeological remains. Booking on the internet is highly recommended… So remember to book your tickets in advance with the Chauvet 2 Cave. The Chauvet Cave 2 site is located in Vallon Pont d’Arc. It is open every day, all year round.

The Cave of the Pont d’Arc is a replica that is intended to be as accurate as possible of the Chauvet Cave, one of the most beautiful ornate caves in the world. Located in Vallon Pont d’Arc, a few kilometres from the Les Cruses campsite, this site has quickly become one of the most popular tourist sites in the department.

Discover all the caves

Grotte Chauvet 2

Aven d'Orgnac

Do you know the difference between “gro” and “aven”?

In caving, cave and aven are cavities of the earth’s layer that differ in their openings. The cave as the cave has its entrance in a vertical wall while the aven is a chasm that begins in the ground. The Grand Site of the Aven d’Orgnac offers a breathtaking natural spectacle! Labeled Grand Site of France, it combines the City of Prehistory and the Cave with its underground landscapes. From the immense to the infinitely small: the Grotto, which adjoins the City of Prehistory, surprises with its gigantic volumes and the beauty of its underground landscapes. At the end of the visit, at a depth of 121 meters, a show of sounds and lights sublimates the majesty of the place. The lift is then effortlessly made thanks to an elevator.

Caving outings (by reservation): the Underground Vertige, a unique experience to evolve in the ceilings of the Cave of the Aven d’Orgnac, the panoramic descent, abseiling 50m by the natural entrance of the cave or the Combined combining the two services, enough to satisfy the most daring! More information on the www.orgnac.com website.

Do you know the difference between “gro” and “aven”?

Aven d'Orgnac

Villages of character in Ardèche

The Les Cruses campsite, located at the foot of the village of Ribes, is surrounded by villages of character

Banne, a village of unmissable character in the Ardèche. This village nestled at the foot of the Cévennes facing the limestone plain of Ardéchoise is distinguished by the atypical presence of 27 dolmens. The village hides: the stables of the Fort, which host the many summer festivities, surmounted by the remains of its medieval castle but also the church of St. Peter of Banne dating from the 12th century.

At the foot of the village of Labeaume flows the Beaume River, surrounded by impressive limestone cliffs, carved out of caves. Climb to the top of the village, you will enjoy a stunning view! After this climb, you will have well deserved a relaxing break at the beach to cool off. At the foot of the village and its restaurants, you will find one of the prettiest river corners of the area. Nearby, we also recommend the hanging gardens of the Récatadou in Labeaume which offer a striking view!

Labeaume

Voguë

Balazuc

Also ranked as the most Beautiful Villages of France, Vogu and Balazuc

On the banks of the Ardèche, backed by a cliff, the castle of the Lords of Voge and its four round towers watch over the village and its amphitheatre alleys marked with arches and arched passages. The pretty houses with warm colours and round tile roofs bear witness to the southern character of the city.

Balazuc is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. Small houses clinging to the cliff above the Ardèche River, shady cobbled streets, secret passages like that of the “Fachinière” (the thrower of spells), vaults, calades, craftsmen’s shops, a very pretty Romanesque church … Don’t miss: the view of the cliffs from the bell tower of the Romane church! Not to mention the beach! For a swim facing the cliffs.

Also ranked as the most Beautiful Villages of France, Vogu and Balazuc

Balazuc is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. Small houses clinging to the cliff above the Ardèche River, shady cobbled streets, secret passages like that of the “Fachinière” (the thrower of spells), vaults, calades, craftsmen’s shops, a very pretty Romanesque church … Don’t miss: the view of the cliffs from the bell tower of the Romane church! Not to mention the beach! For a swim facing the cliffs.

Voguë

Balazuc

Ardèche Markets

Going to the market in the Ardèche is one of the little pleasures of the holidays

How good it is to stroll through the markets of the Ardèche! Fruits and vegetables from the country, honey, cold meats, goat cheese, olives, enough to prepare you a feast Ardéchois. The Ardéchois terroir is rich in colour and fragrance.

Morning

Monday: Rosières – St Paul the Younger – Vogu – St Alban Auriolles – Banne
Tuesday: Largentière – Sampzon
Wednesday: Happy
Thursday: Vallon Pont d’Arc – Laurac – Berrias
Friday: Ruoms – St Paul the Younger – Jaujac
Saturday: Les Vans – Aubenas
Sunday: Lablachère – Vals les Bains – Paysac – Valgorge – St Mélany -Rocles, Sanilhac

AFTER NOON AND IN THE EVENING

Monday: Banne (creators’ markets from 11/07)
Tuesday: Les Vans – Vallon Pont d’Arc – Balazuc
Wednesday: Ruoms – Aubenas
Thursday: Rosières – Sablières (producer markets 5pm/7pm)
Friday: Largentière – Laboule (producer market 6pm/9pm) – Happy (producer market from 08/07 – 7pmam/10pm)
Sunday: Happy: – “Classic” Market Guard Square – Old Town: Designers’ Market (9am/11.0pm)

Markets

Other activities

Activities

We offer you to discover the Ardèche while having fun. Here are some activities:

Canoeing, Canyoning,
Via Ferrata, Escalade, Speleology,
Bike rental, electric scooter, bike-rail
Riding,
Karting, Quad,
Hook …

We offer you to discover the Ardèche while having fun. Here are some activities:

Canoeing, Canyoning,
Via Ferrata, Escalade, Speleology,
Bike rental, electric scooter, bike-rail
Riding,
Karting, Quad,
Hook …

An exceptional region

An exceptional region

Let yourself be amazed by the Ardèche

Let yourself be amazed by the Ardèche

Visit the Ardèche in video

Visit the Ardèche in video

Discovering the Gorges de l'Ardèchedu Chassezac

Païolive wood and hunting gorges

Païolive wood and hunting gorges

Bois de Païolive

Les Gorges de l’Ardèche

The descent of the Ardèche

A unique experience in the world, the Gorges de l’Ardèche

A unique experience in the world, the Gorges de l’Ardèche

A unique experience in the world, the Gorges de l’Ardèche

A unique experience in the world, the Gorges de l’Ardèche

Gorges de l’Ardèche

A universe of caves and aven

The Chauvet 2 Cave or the Cave of the Arc Bridge, listed in 2014 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Chauvet 2 Cave or the Cave of the Arc Bridge, listed in 2014 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Grotte Chauvet 2

Aven d'Orgnac

Do you know the difference between “gro” and “aven”?

Do you know the difference between “gro” and “aven”?

Do you know the difference between “gro” and “aven”?

Do you know the difference between “gro” and “aven”?

Aven d'Orgnac

Villages of character in Ardèche

The Les Cruses campsite, located at the foot of the village of Ribes, is surrounded by villages of character

The Les Cruses campsite, located at the foot of the village of Ribes, is surrounded by villages of character

Labeaume

Voguë

Balazuc

Also ranked as the most Beautiful Villages of France, Vogu and Balazuc

Also ranked as the most Beautiful Villages of France, Vogu and Balazuc

Also ranked as the most Beautiful Villages of France, Vogu and Balazuc

Also ranked as the most Beautiful Villages of France, Vogu and Balazuc

Voguë

Balazuc

Ardèche Markets

Going to the market in the Ardèche is one of the little pleasures of the holidays

Going to the market in the Ardèche is one of the little pleasures of the holidays

Markets

Other activities

Activities

We offer you to discover the Ardèche while having fun. Here are some activities:

We offer you to discover the Ardèche while having fun. Here are some activities:

We offer you to discover the Ardèche while having fun. Here are some activities:

We offer you to discover the Ardèche while having fun. Here are some activities:

Activities

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