Discover Berrias-et-casteljau, Ardèche, Rhône-Alpes

The enchanting Bois de Païolive is one of the Ardeche’s strangest curiosities. This ancient oak forest of exceptional heritage value with its landscape and biodiversity is a natural labyrinth.  P – From Les Clairières car park, follow the green signs.     Les Clairières car park - Follow the sign to Circuit de la Vierge 0,1 km.

You can see the Divols and Abrits dolmens on this circuit that’s accessible for the whole family. P – From the car park, head towards the sign Les Mourgues. Les Mourgues - Follow Coste de Boucher () 1,6 km. Coste de Boucher - Follow Les Divols 1,1 km. Les Divols - Follow Les Mourgues 1,4 km.

For parents with young children, this is the ideal setting to teach them to ride a bike, or to just take a stroll with a pushchair. Take a gentle stroll with the whole family so that everyone can enjoy the extraordinary views. Fancy a bit of exercise today? What about crossing the South Ardeche on the Via Ardeche soft path? From Saint-Paul-le-Jeune, the gateway, the soft path stretches over nearly 60 km of dedicated or sometimes shared path (adapted signposting). P – Go left and join Rue Louis Roux. The soft path begins on your right in the tunnel. Follow the path for 7km, then turn right.  After 3km of road, take the first path on your right. After 2.2km, turn left then go straight on.  At the next crossroads, go right, then at the following crossroads, go left (km 14). Then continue straight on.  Return to Saint-Paul-le-Jeune by the same route.

A short walk to do with the family starting from the hamlet of Chadouillet in the town of Saint-André-de-Cruzières. P – From the Place du Planet, go to the signpost for Chadouillet. Chadouillet - Follow Les Courpatières 1,3 km ().Take the first left on the Chanisse path. Continue on the small tarmac road that becomes a track. Cross the bridge and follow the path bordered by low walls. Les Courpatières - Follow Carissoules 0,5km. Take the path on the right, then on the left to go down through the oak trees towards the Cotepatière resurgence. When you reach the river bed, follow it for a few metres on the left, then go up a path on the right. Carissoules - Follow Chadouillet 0,9km. Turn right onto the path from which you can see the bell tower of Saint-André-de-Cruzières, and return to the starting point

Olive trees have been grown in the region as well as the entire Mediterranean South from the start of the Christian Era, and oil amphorae and presses have been found on several archaeological sites in the southern Ardèche. The sandstone soil of the Cévennes foothills is particularly well suited to olive trees. P – From the Saint-Genest-le-Beauzon town hall, follow the road alongside the unfinished church to reach Le Suel via a vaulted passage. Le Suel - Follow Payzac 5 km. Continue along the road until you reach Les Laurences. Les Laurences - Follow St-Genest-de-Beauzon 5 km. Continue on the road; at the cross, go left, continue along a track to the road. Take the road on the left to Les Salettes. Les Salettes - Follow Payzac 4,2 km. Continue along the road until you reach a bend, take the track on the left through the olive groves. Take a path on your left down to another track, turn right and continue to L’Espic. L'Espic - Follow St-Genest-de-Beauzon 4,9 km. Continue along the track and take the path on your left that leads uphill. Come back down to reach a track. Turn left. Pass in front of the hamlet of Darasse then through the middle of the hamlet of Salel. Go back down to the hamlet of Cros past the cemetery. Cross the main road and take the road on the right between the houses. Cross the plain and go up the hillside. On the road, turn left, then, at the crossroads, take the road to the left and, after the houses, the path to the right leading to Salavert. Salavert - Follow St-Genest-de-Beauzon 1,3 km. Head towards Le Monteil. Le Monteil - Follow Chandolas 10,7 km. Go to Les Crozes via the path. Les Crozes - Follow Chandolas 10,6 km.  On the road, turn left and then leave it a little further on the right. Continue until you reach Le Raynal. Le Raynal - Follow St-Genest-de-Beauzon 2,6 km. Get to the tennis court and turn right onto the road. Continue along the path on the right. Continue along the path to the right. At the crossroads with a road, turn left and, further on, take the path that climbs to the right. Follow the path to Les Laurences. Les Laurences - Follow Info Rando 0,3 km. Go past Le Suel to return to the town hall car park.

This beautiful hike takes you on the interpretive path of Naves, a typical village, to discover landscapes and the link between geological and human history. From the cemetery parking lot, the path starts on the right and climbs towards the Serre du Cocu (cuckold ridge) where a first stop will allow you to enjoy the Naves Cirques, and where you will find the first interpretive board about Jurassic limestone and marl. Continue on the path up to the reservoir above the cemetery. A new board is waiting for you. Continue on the path along the side of the Serre du Cocu. (new board on the Serre de Barre) up to a pass from which the view on the Chassezac Valley is stunning. At the crossways, turn right up to the Alauzas road where you will find stops 5 and 6, presenting the Orcières Fault and a stratigraphic cross-section. Follow the tarmacked road on your left up to the hamlet. On your way, admire the gorgeous chesnut grove (stop 7). At the hamlet, take the path on your left. Carry on straight ahead. Stop 8 is about terraces and water management on the slope. The path goes downhill towards Naves, first through a chesnut grove, then in a coniferous undergrowth. Lower, those plants give way to maquis (stop 9). After stop 10, devoted to karst, the path goes out of the woods onto an overhang above the Bourdaric Brook (be very cautious!). Continue leisurely your way down towards Naves (stop 11), while enjoying the sights on the village and Southern Ardèche. Take some time to tour Naves, a pleasant typical village with authentic narrow streets, then take the tarmacked road again down to the cemetery parking lot, your starting point.

About thirty dinosaur footprints have been discovered in the Triassic sandstone in the Ardeche around Payzac. In particular, four hand-foot tracks were found, which is rare. Other footprints exist in the southern Ardèche, but those of Payzac are unique – a study has determined that these tracks belonged to a single species of dinosaur unknown elsewhere, the coelurosaurichnus grancieri, named after Mr Grancier, who discovered them.    P – From the La Blache reception hall car park (), go down the steps towards the tennis courts. Le Plantier - Follow St-Genest-de-Beauzon 5,1 km. Take the path to the cross and turn right to Les Plots. Les Plots - Follow St-Genest-de-Beauzon 4,8 km. Continue until you reach Gramayze. Gramayze - Follow Lachamp de Chazalet 5,3 km. Continue via the path down to a road then go right for 400m. Then take a path that climbs to the left to reach Chazalet. Chazalet - Follow Lachamp de Chazalet 4,4 km. Head right on the path up to the plateau. Walk past the artificial lake. Once you’ve reached the tip of the loop, go left and head downhill for 300m to the hamlet of Brouquet. Continue along the trail where you’ll find two “pléjadou” (large split stones), one near the hamlet in the wall, the other before the Chazelet crossroads. Chazalet - Follow Payzac 1,2 km. Take the “calade” (stone path) that goes up through the terraces of olive trees and vines to Font Neuve. Font Neuve - Follow Payzac 0,9 km. Carry on along the trail to the cross then head right. At the crossroads, don’t cross over but take the path to your left between two low walls and continue to Gramayze. Follow the same path as you took on the way via Le Plot and Le Plantier to return to the starting point.  

What are the oldest European monuments? No doubt the Dolmens and Menhirs, the emblematic "monuments" of the Megalithic era. They were the work of the earliest farmers and breeders living in Neolithic Europe, the last prehistoric period.

The trail leaving from the Perle d’Eau swimming pool offers amazing scenery with the Plateau des Gras, the sometimes spectacular karst hills. P – Take the road to La Grangette   La Grangette - Follow Joyeuse 2,9 km. Continue on the road alongside the bypass until you reach Le Bouchard Le Bouchard - Follow St-Alban-Auriolles 9,5 km. Continue on this road until you get to La Plaine des Mûres   La Plaine des Mûres - Follow Joyeuse 4 km. Follow the trail overlooking Joyeuse until you get to Côte du Freyssinet.   La Côte du Freyssinet - Follow St-Alban-Auriolles 8,2 km. Keep on this track that takes you to Lauzette   Lauzette - Follow Lablachère 4,4 km. Continue on this track and then the road until you reach La Plaine de Mûres   La Plaine de Mûres - Follow Lablachère 3 km. Follow the road via Le Bouchard and then La Grangette until you get back to the start point.  

In the 17th century, the Ardeche Cevennes population began to grow, reaching its highest level in the mid-19th century. Set out to discover the vestiges of this history that’s marked the landscape. Place de la Mairie - Follow Montachard 0,5 km and continue towards Les Champels 0,7 km. Les Champels - Follow Sabatier 0,7 km. Carry on along small roads and paths. Sabatier - Follow Luminière 2,1 km (). Turn right on the road and then take a path to your left. Pass through the hamlet of Luminière. Luminière - Follow Seyras 0,7 km (). Take the path to the right. Seyras - Follow La Rompude 1,8 km. La Rompude - Follow Le Clapeyrol 0,6 km. Go down until you get to the Ressaladier stream that you can cross using the “levade” or dyke. Le Clapeyrol - Follow Les Poujols 1,8 km. Les Poujols - Follow Roumette 0,6 km. Roumette - Follow La Fabrique 0,6 km. La Fabrique - Follow Vignelongue 0,7 km. Vignelongue - Follow Escoufour 1 km. Escoufour - Follow Travers de Loutre 1,9 km. Travers de Loutre - Follow Haut Montachard 1,1 km to return to the Place de la Mairie in Les Salelles  

Large 18th century stone house in peaceful traditional village in southern Ardèche. Typical vaults and arches, separate entrance to guest rooms. 2 double rooms with en-suite shower room et WC. 1 family suite of 2 double bedrooms, en-suite shower room et WC. Open to guests: large living room with kitchen area (open fireplace, TV). Breakfast served on large terrace in shade of wisteria ? many specialities, wide selection of homemade preserves. Gîte for 6 people on same property. Shared swimming pool with attractive poolside area.

If you like team games, strategy games or “war” games, paintball is for you! On a dedicated field, we welcome you on reservation, for a 1-hour game, where all the material and equipment will be provided.

Specialists in riding courses from 1 to 10 days and day treks with swimming in the Chassezac (1hr/2hr/1 day). Pony rides. Riding lessons from 2 to 3 hours or all day. Sports riding - dressage - obstacles - cross-country Also 1 day riding trips with a swim in het Chassezac.

The holiday cottages, “Le Domaine de la Jeanne” is located on an old agricultural property of 2 ha, surrounded by olive-tree plantations and old vines. The swimming-pool is heated at 25 degrees minimum from May until the end of September which guarantee you a lovely pre and post summer season. We propose lodgings out of stone and wooden of contemporary aspect with a total capacity of 55 peoples. The cottages or gîtes are classified 3 stars, are of great comfort with one to three bedrooms which is very adaptable for couples, families, hiking or cycling clubs. Sandrine and Xavier as former restaurant owner also offer a full and half board service for groups (15 to 55 pers) and an host table during summer evenings with authentic fine meals. Located in full nature, facing southward with the Cevennes National Park nearby, La Jeanne is ideally located to enjoy outdoor activities : river, canoe, climbing, cannyoning, fishing, baths, horse riding, and obviously hiking..... We are open from early April until mid November, For a real discovery of Southern Ardèche come and visit us!

Welcome to the sunny Southern Ardèche. Rev'Ô Thijol Vacances would love you to experience their "3 key" approved chalets and quality services in a stunning natural setting all year round, 2 disabled-friendly chalets.

Are you looking for the perfect place for your holiday? Your search is over: La Nouzarède campsite is made for you! Soak up the peaceful atmosphere, natural setting and family feel.

The "La Cévenole" wine cellar, the birthplace of Chatus, an ancient grape variety from the Ardèche, offers wine sales and tastings throughout the year. In summer, discover the vineyards on tours followed by a tasting session. In summer: guided visits of the cooperative are available Mondays. On Thursdays, visitors can take a guided walk through the vineyards and learn more about the region’s emblematic vine variety, the chatus. These visits are free of charge and end with a tasting.

A fine terroir cuisine with specialities like all-you-can-eat roast pig on a spit. Large terrace and inflatable games for kids. From May to September, pizzas baked in a wood oven, to eat in or take-away.

Discovery, beginners classes and further lessons. Qualified instructors. Training courses cand camps, lessons and rides for all levels. Approved by the French Federation of Horse riding

Our hotel and restaurant will give you a warm welcome no matter how long you stay. 15km from Pont d'Arc Valley and 8km from from the Cèze Valley on the Aven d'Orgnac site. Approval pending for the "Tourisme et Handicap" label (visual and mental disability).

These statues were made to be seen, from outside, in the garden around the house of the artist. Thus the idea came up, located in front of the home of artists and craftspeople from Chandolas, Pépit'Art. Alphonse Gurlhie was born in 1862 in Chandolas. He was one of those colourful characters that marked their era. Like the “facteur Cheval”, his work marks an important phase in the history of Outsider Art.

The source of the Chassezac River is in the Lozère at the foot of the leafy hills at an altitude of 1503m. It runs into the Ardèche upstream from Vallon Pont d'Arc.

The Randa Ardesca archaeological site proposes an immersive tour of a Gallic village reconstructed according to the principles of experimental archaeology and living history. Unique in the entire south-eastern quarter of France.

Nice restaurant in the middle oh the old touristic town, with charming sunny terrace. Meridional and italian food, nice chices... We offer creative, Mediterranean-influenced cuisine to suit all tastes (pasta, fish, meat, vegetarian...).

We offer a "bistro" menu, with our meal salads, burgers, tartars, ribs, entrecôtes... If you fancy an ice cream, a cocktail or a board to share, we look forward to welcoming you on our terrace.

A fine terroir cuisine with specialities like all-you-can-eat roast pig on a spit. Large terrace and inflatable games for kids. From May to September, pizzas baked in a wood oven, to eat in or take-away.

All our dishes are homemade and use fresh and local products. Enjoy your meals in our former silkworm farm, under mulberry trees. Playground for kids. In the evening: pizzas cooked in the wood-fired oven. On a beautiful hill with a panoramic view of the South Ardeche, our restaurant is located in the courtyard of the former silkworm farm. Enjoy the typical Ardèche architecture, in the shade of the mulberry trees. Our chef, Sébastien, makes creative quality cuisine with local products. There is a playground for children, a petanque field, a games room with a table football, a pool, a ping pong table. Two large car parks are at your disposal. Organization of private receptions, birthdays, sports club gatherings ... Meals and accommodation for groups of up to 100 people. Aperitif and birthday cake on request. Home of business retreats. Work rooms, entertainment, catering.

Ardèche terroir cuisine in a panoramic dining room with a view of the Alps and Ventoux Mount. This familial restaurant is popular for its fine cuisine and the chef, Claude Belin, cares about the use of fresh products only.

The restaurant is located in the privileged setting of the hamlet of Gua (road D203) on the banks of the river La Beaume. We propose a traditional home-made cooking with a regularly renewed menu and, out of meal times, a snack menu.

In the garden of a former 18th-century mill, in absolute peace and quiet, the chef offers you one or two different menus every day. The cuisine is based on fresh, seasonal, home-grown and local produce. Open only in the evening. Reservations recommended.

We serve various traditional dishes and typical Ardèche food. You will enjoy your meals in a nice setting on a roofed terrace.

Open all year round 7/7. Pizzas, pastas with homemade fresh tomato sauce. Original and varied pizzas.

Large 18th century stone house in peaceful traditional village in southern Ardèche. Typical vaults and arches, separate entrance to guest rooms. 2 double rooms with en-suite shower room et WC. 1 family suite of 2 double bedrooms, en-suite shower room et WC. Open to guests: large living room with kitchen area (open fireplace, TV). Breakfast served on large terrace in shade of wisteria ? many specialities, wide selection of homemade preserves. Gîte for 6 people on same property. Shared swimming pool with attractive poolside area.

Le Carmel is a former convent built in 1845. It closed in 1972 and reopened as a 26-room restaurant following renovation. 3 minute walk from the centre. Le Carmel has stayed true to the charm and serenity of its initial vocation.

The holiday cottages, “Le Domaine de la Jeanne” is located on an old agricultural property of 2 ha, surrounded by olive-tree plantations and old vines. The swimming-pool is heated at 25 degrees minimum from May until the end of September which guarantee you a lovely pre and post summer season. We propose lodgings out of stone and wooden of contemporary aspect with a total capacity of 55 peoples. The cottages or gîtes are classified 3 stars, are of great comfort with one to three bedrooms which is very adaptable for couples, families, hiking or cycling clubs. Sandrine and Xavier as former restaurant owner also offer a full and half board service for groups (15 to 55 pers) and an host table during summer evenings with authentic fine meals. Located in full nature, facing southward with the Cevennes National Park nearby, La Jeanne is ideally located to enjoy outdoor activities : river, canoe, climbing, cannyoning, fishing, baths, horse riding, and obviously hiking..... We are open from early April until mid November, For a real discovery of Southern Ardèche come and visit us!

Welcome to the sunny Southern Ardèche. Rev'Ô Thijol Vacances would love you to experience their "3 key" approved chalets and quality services in a stunning natural setting all year round, 2 disabled-friendly chalets.

Have a sun-soaked holiday in a peaceful family atmosphere at Le Sous Perret campsite. Unwind by the pool or in the shade of the trees by La Baume River. On the vacation program: relaxation, hiking, biking, horse riding, canoeing, fishing... High-season menu: snack bar, bar, themed meals, evening entertainment. We will welcome you in the best conditions for a successful vacation in tents, caravans and motorhomes or in mobile homes. The pitches, in the shade of the acacia trees, are 100 m² in size on flat ground and have an electric hook-up. All our mobile homes include a fully-equipped kitchen with fridge, coffee maker, oven, gas hob, full set of crockery and pots and pans, two bedrooms and a sofa bed. Bedding includes pillows and comforters. Please bring your own sheets or rent by prior arrangement. 1 bathroom, shower, washbasin. wc, terrace with picnic table. Facilities : - snack bar with TV and terrace - grocery, newspapers, bread... - washing machine (tokens) - swimming pool - and also tourist information, free WiFi access... Numerous sporting activities can be organized on request: - canoeing down the Ardèche Gorges - canyoning - accrobranche - horse riding ...

Hotel about 30 minutes from Vallon Pont d'Arc, on the banks of the Beaume river, heated indoor pool, village entrance. Regional cuisine. Logis rando, logis famille enfants, logis vélos, logis pêche, logis moto. Labels : Logis Cosy, Table Gourmande and Goutez l'Ardèche. Ideally located in southern Ardèche, Joyeuse is a small medieval village (180 m altitude) 25 km from Aubenas, about 30 minutes from the Gorges de l'Ardèche. Rooms and duplexes for families of 4 to 5 people. All rooms are equipped with bath or shower, private WC, hairdryer, LCD 22 flat-screen TV, free WI-FI, direct dial telephone, safe. Elevator serving all floors. Baby equipment and cots available free of charge. At your disposal: a heated indoor swimming pool (during the entire opening period), a bar, a reception lounge, 2 comfortable terraces, a large free parking lot closed at night for motorcycles, cars and coaches.

Are you looking for the perfect place for your holiday? Your search is over: La Nouzarède campsite is made for you! Soak up the peaceful atmosphere, natural setting and family feel.

Opening 02/04/2020 > 27/09/2020 A Holiday Village in the great outdoors! On this exceptional, unspoilt site, set out in natural terraces, sleep in Wood and Canvas lodges offering all the comforts and discover the beauty of the Ardèche. A little haven of paradise between Vallon Pont d’Arc and the Ardèche Gorges!

Bois Simonet campsite offers an exceptional panoramic site in the heart of family nature, under the pines, at the gates "Monts d'Ardèche" and 20 km from the listed site of Vallon Pont d'Arc and the Cave of Pont d'Arc (reproduction Grotte Chauvet). Come and discover this little corner of paradise with 45 accommodations The site is composed of 45 accommodations mainly chalets for 4 to 8 people, 7 lodges, 18 camping sites for tents and caravans, 2 heated pools, 3 playgrounds for children, a city stadium. The river "Beaume" and its crystal clear waters is 10 minutes walk from the campsite. Quiet, friendly and family village, not flooded. On site services in season (+ W.E. in May and June): Bar, restaurant, takeaway, pizza, supermarket, games, petanque, table football, ... Breads and pastries on the spot - Press in July and August. Activities in season: ping pong and foosball tournaments, petanque competitions, canoeing, donkey rides in the campsite, kids club, teen club, foam party and 5 evening entertainment a week ... But beware, everything stops at 23 h to respect the rest of each. Accommodation: High-end chalets (telephone, Wifi, air conditioning, dishwasher and television depending on model).

On the edge of the village, 50m from the shops in beautiful grounds with a pool, 1 communal TV room, boules, table tennis, private car park. Near the river and boat rentals.