Barjac

Must See Places

Tuscany like Garrigue
Located between the gorges de l'Ardeche and the gorges de la Ceze, Barjac is a lovely little village in Provençal Gard, where strolls are highly recommended ! Here, stones tell about history, from prehistoric times to present times... Places to visit : Private mansion Hotel Dufour, Renaissance tower, Roure Counts Castle, prehistoric vestiges.

Vogüé

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Under the Ardèche sun
As if crimped into the cliff against which it leans and built in the form of an amphitheatre, Vogüé gently unfolds its narrow streets that are lined with old houses up to the shores of the Ardeche . Watched over by its medieval castle that is flanked by four round towers,the village unfolds a maze of streets and alleyways that are interspersed with stairways and vaulted passages ... Sun-drenched, the stones of the houses, some dating back to the 15th century, shine with a hot blond hue.Prettily topped with round tiles, they shine just beautifully at noon... The Ardeche stretches on its course of gravel near Vogue, a little further, it rushes into the famous gorges . It's a delight for canoeing amateurs... Do not leave Vogüé without visiting the wine cellar of the village ...

Grottes de la Madeleine

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The caves in brief ...
Cross the rooms to discover the plans of underground water as well as a superb white casting between two sets of red drapes.

Pont d'Arc

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The site in brief...
Le Pont d'Arc is a beautiful and stunning natural bridge, "natural entrance" of the Ardeche gorges . It has been classified as" Grand Site de France" in 1990.The site is perfect for water sports and swimming....

Belvédère de la Madeleine de Vallon-Pont-d'arc

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The belvedere in short...
From Madeleine de Vallon-Pont-d'arc belvedere one gets a breathtaking panorama over Madeleine Fort.

Thueyts

Yours to Discover

Irish flair ...
Thueyts stands proudly amid a décor made of a basalt flow, deep gorges and a rushing river . This setting is oddly reminiscent to Ireland. The walk to the edge of the Ardeche and on the pont du Diable allows you to admire more closely this flow and to discover a narrow passage called : l'Echelle du Roi. For a more whole view , mount the belvedere ...

Grotte de la Cocalière

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The cave in brief ...
Already inhabited by the prehistoric man, the Cocaliere cave is full with natural ornaments that are not to be missed.

Défilés de Ruoms

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The site in brief ...
Along the route of the Ruoms canyon , dug in the 19th century, you will enjoy a spectacular view on the limestone cliffs along l'ardeche ...

La Garde-Guérin

Noteworthy Cities, Towns and Villages

Above the Gorges of hell ....
On the foothills of mont Lozere, surrounded by small creeks of shimmering waters, the fortified village of The Garde-Guerin is overlooked by its large Dungeon, the only remnant of the primitive castle . The Garde-Guerin is one of the most beautiful stops of the Regordane track (or GR700), old track of commerce, communication and pilgrimage. Must see : the Belvedere of the gorges of the Chassezac, the extraordinary view from the summit of the dungeon and the lovely homes of the "pariers knights".

Château de Portes 

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

Le château en bref...
Perché au sommet d'un col, le château de Portes est remarquable de part son architecture hétéroclite marquée par les différentes époques qu'il a traversé.

Musée régional de Préhistoire de l'Aven d'Orgnac

Museums and Interpretive Centers

The site in brief...
Visit this remarkable pitch where spectacular "halls" are unfolding.To learn all about this prehistoric cave, don't miss to visit the attached museum . Major assets ...
Between its collections and its reconstructions, this museum unveils more than 400 000 years of local history.

Malarce-sur-la-Thines

Yours to Discover

Above the torrent
Malarce-sur-la-thines is a small village located in an exceptional site overlooking a torrent. Not to be missed, the church composed of beautiful architectural elements.

Les Vans

Must See Places

The southern Ardeche ...
This village at the edge of the water is charming : an exceptional sun , olive trees, a lovely square lined with sycamores and markets with shimmering colors ... A few kilometers from the city, the Païolive wood, the oaks and the white rocks form a perfect setting for a mystical nature walk. Not to be missed ...
From the cornice of the Chassezac, the stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and the castle of Casteljau ...

Labeaume

Yours to Discover

Picturesque pebble houses
Near La Beaume gorges, surrounded by cliffs dug out of troglodyte caves, Labeaume aligns its picturesque pebble houses along narrow and twisting cobbled streets that are sometimes crossed by passages or stairs ... Do not miss: the castle which overlooks the village from its rock, the Saint-Pierre church , the ruins of the old castle, the mill and the old bridge ...

Château du Pin de Fabras

Castles, fortresses and Manor Houses

The castle in brief ...
The Château du Pin is a typical Renaissance building of Cevenne,it is surrounded by three towers and a remarkable garden, richly flowered and adorned with sculptures. Not to be missed ...
The broken pediment entrance doors of the eighteenth century, large fireplaces, modern and contemporary works ...

Gorges de la Sainte-Baume

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The gorges in brief ...
On the road in Larnas and Saint-Montan , discover this splendid rocky site . By taking the Hermitage Sainte Baume trail, you will enjoy a very beautiful view on the gorges and the Saint-Montan village ...

Grotte de Saint-Marcel

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The cave in short...
Carved by an underground river, Caint-Marcel Cave hides beautiful stone drapes, stalactites, stalagmites with amazing colors.

Aven d'Orgnac

Lakes, Forests, Panoramas and Caves

The aven in brief ...
Imagine a maze of 5 km of galleries underground , dug at 125 m of depth by an underground river today disappeared and leading to large rooms adorned with breathtaking calcareous concretions ... Welcome to the heart of the Aven d'Orgnac, where the Robert Joly rooms , the Chaos rooms and the Red Room will leave you amazed ... Not to be missed ...
The extraordinary sound and light of the Red Room.