Discover the charms of Saint-romain-d'ay in Ardèche

You pass through the area's picturesque villages, making your way along the Préaux highlands with a wide panorama over the farming plateau and the high-altitude forests. Trail of average level of difficulty.

You pass through the area's picturesque villages, making your way along the Préaux highlands with a wide panorama over the farming plateau and the high-altitude forests. Trail of average level of difficulty.

.Along the hamlets, this hike will be a discovery of different facets of this agricultural sector. Trail of average level of difficulty.

.Along the hamlets, this hike will be a discovery of different facets of this agricultural sector. Trail of average level of difficulty.

As you walk through the villages, you will see fortified manor houses in Manoha and Hotoire, and then you cross the agricultural piedmont plain between Quintenas and Ardoix. Hike n°38 in the "Val d'Ay" topographical guide on sale from the Tourist Information Office.

A short walk around the castles of St Alban d'Ay with some fines views over the Annonay basin. Very easy trail.

During this trail featuring magnificent panoramas over the Ay and Cance valleys, you will pass through Bécuse, home of the Truffole potato. Trail of average difficulty.

During this trail featuring magnificent panoramas over the Ay and Cance valleys, you will pass through Bécuse, home of the Truffole potato. Trail of average difficulty.

A very fine trail with a chance to explore the upper Ay valley, a well-preserved, peaceful and wooded region of highlands, where walking is the best way to enjoy a rich natural and cultural heritage.

A very fine trail with a chance to explore the upper Ay valley, a well-preserved, peaceful and wooded highland region, where walking is the best way to enjoy a rich natural and cultural heritage.

Very comfortable gîte in part of owners' 13th century fortified farm. Gîte on 2 levels with separate entrance and private, shady south-facing outdoor area. Living room with lounge area, fitted kitchen area, 4 bedrooms (160cm wide bed, en-suite shower room) (160cm wide bed) (2 single bunks) (2 single beds), shower room, 2 WCs. Electric heating. Utility room. On plateau overlooking Rhône valley, with famous St Joseph hillside vineyards. Annonay 10km (swimming pool, cinema, bowling alley, museums, hot-air balloons, Peaugres Safari park). Le Pilat and surrounding area great for cross-country skiing and walking/hiking.

Stone house (1950s) renovated by owners using traditional materials (lime, hemp, wood and stone). Village of Préaux, 519m high in the Green Ardèche. Wonderful panoramic views, from foothills of the Vercors to the Alps. 4 guest rooms (2-4 people) each with en-suite shower room et WC. 3 rooms on ground floor, 4th room has own terrace. Relax and unwind in this peaceful spot. Leafy countryside setting with birdsong ? turtle doves, tits and swallows. Heated swimming pool.

Two independent gîte in an old farmhouse in the heart of a small hamlet. On sunny days you can enjoy the terraced gardens and the swimmingpool.

Two independent lodgings in an old restored farmhouse in the heart of a small hamlet. On sunny days you can enjoy the terraced gardens and the swimmingpool.

The Jardins de Brogieux offer breathtaking views of the Alps. Created in the 18th century, these private gardens are laid out in French-style terraces embellished with ponds. Home to citrus trees, laurels and palms in Anduze vases, adorned with boxwoods

Ideal for family or friends holidays in the middle of the nature, in a hamlet, in a quiet place. Good location for hiking, biking or riding and discovering the Green Ardèche.

Old farm in the middle of nature. A self-catering gîte, available for rent on a self-catering basis, with a capacity of 15 beds, adjustable from 2 to 4 people per room, meeting room, swimming pool, 40 hectares of private woodland, on the edge of marked trails.

The sanctuary and its Gallo-Roman walls enclose the keep and the ancient buildings of Ay Castle, as well as the chapel. The latter houses a Black Madonna with Child dating from the 17th century - listed statue.

According to legend, a shepherdess fell into the water. As she fell, she shouted "Aie! Our Lady! Aie!". An invisible hand stopped her fall and she was saved. Hence the name given to the river and the site.

Remarkable site of the eighteenth century that houses the living "Don Quichotte" and "The House of the Marquise" where you will enjoy a wonderful tapestries and wallpapers sorted.

The irrigation Meinettes Lake is a lake of 14 hectares, was established in 1990. In its green setting, it limits the municipalities of Saint-Jeure d'Ay, and Cheminas. Possibility of hiking, equestrian and mountain biking. Lac des Meinettes is a 14-hectare irrigation lake created in 1990. The changing light brings a touch of poetry to this spot, where you can enjoy the cool breeze in summer. Surrounded by orchards in bloom in spring, the walk offers views of the surrounding bell towers and the Alps in the distance. The Saint Jeure d'Ay enigma trail is a great way for children to discover the lake and the village: available from the Tourist Office.

The forest covers a surface of more than 180 hectares. Three routes of educational path are proposed to the visitors. There is also a fitness trail.

The bridge, listed as a Historic Monument and restored to its original condition in 2013, is one of the last remaining structures to showcase the ingenuity of inventor Marc Seguin. The project to restore the suspension bridge at Moulin sur Cance was initiated in 2004 by the Syndicat des Trois Rivières. As well as preserving and enhancing the ‘Seguin’ heritage, this restoration project will also showcase the former industrial site of Moulin sur Cance, which specialised in the production and processing of silk, as well as highlighting the environment of the lower Cance valley, which is wild and remarkable, and part of a ZNIEFF (Zone d'Intérêt Ecologique Faunistique et Floristique). The suspension bridge at Moulin sur Cance, built between 1863 and 1865, is an authentic and rare example of the techniques developed by Marc Seguin. Today, it is the only known structure still using the parallel wire technique, and has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1981. The bridge is 20 metres long and comprises 4 main sections: The deck: the deck is made up of sleepers and two floors. Two guardrails are installed on the deck, acting as stiffening beams to reduce the effects of undulation. The entire structure is made of oak. The masonry: imposing, the masonry is essentially made of stone. It is designed to fully integrate the passage and fixing of the cables. The cables: four cables support the entire structure, two on each side. Each cable is over 38 metres long and weighs 256 kg. They are made of parallel soft iron wire. The principle lies in the fact that each cable is made up of a single wire that is repeated 100 times. These wires are held together by ligatures. The cables are anchored in the bridge piers by metal cylinders embedded in the masonry. Hangers: Hangers use the same principle as cables, but are made up of fewer strands of wire. They split in two at the ends. The top loop is held to the cables by a ‘double stirrup’ and the bottom loop supports the crosspieces.

The Jardins de Brogieux offer breathtaking views of the Alps. Created in the 18th century, these private gardens are laid out in French-style terraces embellished with ponds. Home to citrus trees, laurels and palms in Anduze vases, adorned with boxwoods

The huge 39m high rock is a "natural sculpture" in the heart of the pretty Cance Valley set apart on the riverbank. It epitomises fascinating geological history. Discover the route of the Roche Péréandre hike (in the topoguide of hikes around Annonay-Serrières on sale at the Tourist Office): www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/49455-la-roche-pereandre

Splendid panorama on the valley of the Cance, the Alps and the Mont Pilat. On a clear day the view of Mont Blanc to the Ventoux.

The valley of Cance from Annonay to Rhône is uncommon beauty, its bed is narrow, drawn in granitic rocks. Its natural purity allowed formerly the installation of industries: milling, wool, felt-tip, tanneries.

A pretty Ardèche terrace and generous home-cooked cuisine. Everything in this former convent invites you to indulge and relax.

In a friendly atmosphere come and taste our homemade specialties. 2 rooms whose one is a private saloon for romantic meals.

Come and enjoy traditional bourgeois cuisine in a green setting in our Maître Restaurateur-certified establishment, which specializes in groups, seminars, weddings or birthdays from 12 diners. Reservation required.

Traditional simple cooking.

For fans of raviolis, it's the best place

Very nice adress where we cook fresh products to vary seasonally with finess. Think to make a reservation because the address is known. Traditional cooking, market cuisine.

Colors, spicy and spices : Tex Mex dishes.

Come and enjoy a delicious meal at the place where the first hot-air balloon took off!

Sun-filled cuisine : pizzas, ravioles, pastas, paninis, salads ans new creation all the month Fresh products all the year ! Pizzas, ravioles, salads, paninis new : lyveat delivery on your workplace or at your home

In summer, enjoy a fresh meal on the terrace, with the sound of running water in the background... Zen attitude.

Very comfortable gîte in part of owners' 13th century fortified farm. Gîte on 2 levels with separate entrance and private, shady south-facing outdoor area. Living room with lounge area, fitted kitchen area, 4 bedrooms (160cm wide bed, en-suite shower room) (160cm wide bed) (2 single bunks) (2 single beds), shower room, 2 WCs. Electric heating. Utility room. On plateau overlooking Rhône valley, with famous St Joseph hillside vineyards. Annonay 10km (swimming pool, cinema, bowling alley, museums, hot-air balloons, Peaugres Safari park). Le Pilat and surrounding area great for cross-country skiing and walking/hiking.

Independant gite in a former farm. Some hiking paths close to the gite. Near the Safari of Peaugres, hot air balloon Living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, independant toilets, terrace, courtyard. Baby equipment.

Stone house (1950s) renovated by owners using traditional materials (lime, hemp, wood and stone). Village of Préaux, 519m high in the Green Ardèche. Wonderful panoramic views, from foothills of the Vercors to the Alps. 4 guest rooms (2-4 people) each with en-suite shower room et WC. 3 rooms on ground floor, 4th room has own terrace. Relax and unwind in this peaceful spot. Leafy countryside setting with birdsong ? turtle doves, tits and swallows. Heated swimming pool.

In the heart of nature this stone farmhouse, renovated welcomes you in a large space where you will enjoy your holidays. Gîte: 100m ², superb terrace mezzanine 60m ², interior courtyard, wood heating.

Furnished apartment, facing south with balcony. Located near all the amenities you need. In the countryside : hiking, riding, biking, fishing, swimming place.