Unique discoveries near Lablachere, Ardeche

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.  

A 6.8 km trail leaving from the Joyeuse tourist information office and taking in the hills between Joyeuse and Côte du Freyssinet.

On the first slopes of the Cévennes, the hamlets and houses of Ribes are spread along “faïsses” or terraces, home to vines and olive trees. P - Turn left opposite the signpost. Follow the tarmac road for a few metres and turn right onto a dirt track, then turn left down the steps to the Alune stream. Cross the stream at a ford, turn right and walk along the river until you reach a small submersible bridge where you can cross back over the stream. Twenty metres after the bridge, turn right onto a path that leads up to the village through chestnut trees and vineyards. When you reach the tarmac road, turn left to leave the hamlet. Before the bridge, turn right between the houses and go up to the street. Turn left to Mas de Laffont.   Mas de Laffont - Follow Prades 2,6 km, Ribes 0,6 km. Pass the Flaüts fountain and then take the tarmac road to the right. At the hairpin bend, turn right. After a bend, pass the rubbish collection point, take a path on the left that climbs between the vines.  Cross over the tarmac road and take the steps between the houses up to the church in the middle of Ribes.  Ribes - Follow Prades 2 km, Saint André Lachamp 6,9 km. When you reach the first houses, turn left to take a small alley in the hamlet of Les Clots. Take the tarmac road at the hairpin bend. Take the road to the left that goes up to Le Serre.  Le Serre - Follow Prades 1,4 km. The road winds upwards to the last houses. The trail continues via steps on the side of the mountain and then curves right. As you begin to descend, ignore the track to your left and continue along the path. After descending, join the track, and go left until you get to Prades.   Prades - Follow Info Rando 2,7 km, Ribes 1,6 km. Continue along the path on the right. About 100m further on, take the path that leads to the hamlet of Labeaume. Pass through the entire hamlet then carry on until you reach the hamlet of Le Gelly via the tarmac road.   Le Gelly - Follow Info rando 1,2 km, Joyeuse 4,5 km. Take the road and at the first crossroads, go right. Continue straight on until you’re level with a stone cross. After a chestnut grove, at the stone cross, leave the road via a “calade” or stone path down to Le Prat.  Le Prat - Follow Info rando 0,6 km. At the crossroads, go down the steps on the left and follow the path that brings you back to the multi-purpose hall.  

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.

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.  

This loop will take you past the Moulin de Marceau or “Marceau’s Mill”. As a child, Christian Paladel used to love coming to the mill with its owner, his uncle Marceau. In 2009, Marceau gave him the mill, and with the help of his son, Christian got to work straight away. Now you can find out more! P – From the car park opposite the Town Hall, cross the road and head towards Faugères. 200m further on, turn left to take the path to Le Rouvier. Le Rouvier - Follow Payzac 7,5 km. Take the trail that heads downhill to reach Chabrolières.   Chabrolières - Follow Faugères 4 km. 400m further along, you’ll pass a Cistercian barn. Just after a house, take the track on the left that leads down towards the stream. After the bridge, the path then climbs through the forest towards Le Destel. Le Destel - Follow St Pierre - St Jean 9,5 km. 400 m further on, you’ll come across the Moulin de Marceau below the path [http://moulin-de-marceau.jimdo.com/]. Take the path that continues to climb through the forest towards the village of Bavancel. Pass between the houses and at the road, go right. You’ll see the sign for Bavancel. Bavancel - Follow Planzolles 1,7 km. Follow the road and turn right 300m further on to take the path just before the bridge. Follow the path that goes down into the forest and cross the stream using the small wooden bridge. The path then climbs to the sign indicating Le Pélissou. Le Pélissou - Follow Planzolles 0,8 km. Turn left 100m further on to take the path to Le Rouvier. Le Rouvier - Follow Planzolles 0,4 km. Take the path then the road to get back to the start point. Picnic tables are available for your use near the Moulin de Marceau.

As early as the Middle Ages, the Alune River was used to turn numerous mills for the region’s inhabitants. There are still four mills along the trail that used the water held back in a “sluice”.

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 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.

This beautiful hike will introduce you to Beaumont’s natural heritage via a botanical trail. You’ll cross open landscapes with beautiful views and pass through shady woodland too. P - Cross the Pont du Gua and take the road left for 100 metres. The path starts at the edge of the road on the right, and follows the Tour du Tanargue GRP ().   Colobrouze. The path climbs in a zig zag up to La Roche ().   La Roche. Follow the path to Clément.   Clément. Leave the GPR and take a path on your left () past a wall. The path continues and then descends. Cross several streams and fairly dense woodland, then climb up to Flacouze (N.B. on your right as you climb, you’ll see a beautiful spring).  Flacouze. Take the road. After several bends, take the path on the left after the fire reservoir to Bisourne.   Bisourne. Follow the road to get back to your starting point.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Located in a medieval house, panoramic terrace, traditional local home-cooked food. The Bastide de Sanilhac welcomes you in a charming and welcoming atmosphere to enjoy during weddings, seminars, holidays or week-ends.

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!

In a wild and unspoiled valley not far from Tauriers, this fragrant rose garden contains more than 700 different old varieties of roses. It has been classified as a remarquable garden. GPS : [44.54978, 4.25655] Discover the collection of hundreds of old rose varieties in its charming setting within the preserved countryside. It is only 15 minutes from Largentière and is open to visitors for one month in spring. In the garden, you can enjoy a cup of tea or local juice in the tea house. Berty Rose Garden is also a nursery rose garden where you can purchase your favorite rose!

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.

Basilica Notre Dame de Bon Secours (Our Lady of Comfort)

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.

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.

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.

Located in a medieval house, panoramic terrace, traditional local home-cooked food. The Bastide de Sanilhac welcomes you in a charming and welcoming atmosphere to enjoy during weddings, seminars, holidays or week-ends.

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.

Our eatery in the heart of a Cévennes property in Ardèche Mountains Regional Park overlooks the medieval village of Largentière. We'd love to see you in our old farmhouse oozing personality.

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.

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.

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).

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 ...

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.