Domaine de Sévenier: Explore the wonders of Lagorce

A historical and botanical discovery trail. Discover the Chastelas (old medieval castle), its history, legends and natural resources.

In a setting with oak trees mainly predominating, the hiking trail leads up to the highest point of the Serre mountain, at an altitude of 549 metres, providing some truly exceptional views.

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.

On foot or by bike, discover Via Ardèche®, the new greenway. From the recreation area of ​​Uzer, take advantage of an old railroad track developed as far as Grospierres via Vogüe.

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

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.

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.  

Hike to the ancient Castelviel Oppidum, on the heights of Aiguèze

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.

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”.

Chalet village in a natural setting with unobstructed views of the Ardèche garrigue. Playground, pools, bar, restaurant serving homemade dishes.

In a quiet, wooded hamlet 2.5 km from the villages of Lagorce and Vallon Pont d’Arc, 7 km from the famous site of the Pont d’Arc Cavern, Gisèle and Alain welcome you to their guesthouse where the ‘family spirit’ reigns.

Fancy an enchanted break...in a peaceful and magnificent setting, only 5 minutes from Vallon pont d'arc. Farm camping and unusual accommodation with great comfort, for an authentic and natural stay!

Bed and breakfast on the first floor of a typical Ardèche house. Rooms with shower and toilets. Authenticity and friendly welcome. Breakfast in pleasant surrounding. Private swimmingpool.

Near the Pont d'Arc Valley. Modern, family-friendly and quiet campsite. Canoe hire, sports pitches, footpaths. Sports in high season. New indoor heated pool, water slides. Free Wi-Fi. Bar, restaurant.

From discovering to perfecting horse riding in a natural setting with experienced professionals. Horseback riding, pony trekking and pony/chel lessons

Charming bastide **** for up to 15 people, 9 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a patio, an indoor swimming pool heated from 28° to 32°, a dining room, located in the heart of an old and quiet hamlet from Vallon Pont d'Arc. Festive events are not permitted.

At the entrance to the Gorges de l’Ardèche, in lush green surroundings, this quiet little campsite offers shaded pitches as well as chalets and furnished tents for rent. One-night rentals possible except in July and August. Chain: Gitotel.

- Step into the wonderful world of Ardeche wine - Take part in a fun and interactive tour from vine to glass - Indulge in a tasting, learn about oenology and food and wine pairings This is a unique experience to share with your family or friends ! In Néovinum, the Vignerons Ardéchois offeryou for spaces dedicated to vines, wine and tasting.

There are 2 beautiful sandy beaches upstream and downstream from the site. Supervised swimming in July and August from 12.30pm to 6.30pm, 7 days a week on the upstream beach. Free shuttle service. First-aid post and toilets. Pay car park from April to September. Information on shuttles and parking: www.cc-gorgesardeche.fr/au-quotidien/deplacements Our rivers are beautiful but also fragile. Thousands of us visit these sites every summer: let's respect the river and help to preserve it!

Air Jey' Filets is a vast universe of outdoor games for the whole family: perched huts, suspended nets, slides, Air Jump and Panda Warrior challenges. A safe, fun park for all generations. Aquatic zone in July/August. Air Jey’ Filets – Ruoms (Southern Ardèche) At Air Jey’ Filets, fun knows no age! Ideally located in the Ardèche Gorges region, in Ruoms, between Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, Les Vans, and Barjac, this outdoor park offers an adventure for the whole family, from children to grandparents. The park features 5 play areas where everyone can move freely: - Treehouses, suspended nets, and slides for climbing, sliding, and having fun together. - Inflatable structures: scythe, jousting game, trampoline… challenge your balance and agility! - Panda Warrior Course: a sporting challenge inspired by Koh-Lanta and Ninja Warrior to test your speed, strength, and coordination. - Air Jump: platforms up to 10 meters high for spectacular jumps and guaranteed thrills. - Air Jey d’Ô: a refreshing water park with a water slide and other water features, open in July and August. On-site, a food area offers drinks, ice cream, crepes, and waffles. Comfortable clothing and sneakers are all you need; in summer, don't forget your swimsuit and towel. Picnics are welcome to make the most of your day. Fun, thrills, and laughter guaranteed for all ages!

Botanical park, conservatory orchard and collection of 7 to 800 varieties of old roses grown organically with the AB label. Nurseries: sale of hundreds of old varieties of potted roses ready for planting, Eléonore Cruse collection

Saint Pierre, XIIIth century. The section inside the Remparts is classified French Historical Monuments

The leisure centre lies in a 4ha protected and listed nature site. It's the perfect place to spend a day with family and friends, celebrate a birthday, have a party or just chill out. The best natural beach in the Ardèche. Isla Cool Douce is located to the Ardeche river in the middle of a classified natural resort, in front of the famous climbing wall "Cirque de Gens". Its natural beach invites everyone for a relaxed day with plenty of extra activities like canoeing, waterbiking, beach volley, ping pong, or just a swim in the pools. There is a nice snack bar with a breathtaking view on the river and the rock divers.

The Cirque de Gens is natural wonder in the Ardèche. It's a great place to walk, swim and one of the biggest climbing sites in the Ardèche (320 routes).

In this authentic Provençal farmhouse, the family home of Alphonse Daudet, visit the Ardèche of the 19th century, learn about silkworm farming, past and present, and get to know the author of ‘Mr. Seguin’s Goat’. Then prolong the experience at the park. In the house Alphonse Daudet's family, discover the rural life in the old days, a silkworm farm and the life of this well-known author who wrote "La chèvre de Monsieur Seguin". Investigation - game for the chidren during the visit (3 - 6 years old). In the park - local products « Goûter l’Ardèche » / souvenirs / snack in July and August - picnic area - starting point of hiking trails till the wonderful village of Labeaume (game : Randoland for families with children 4 - 12 years all along the walking). Further details on the museum internet website or at reception. - playing area 2 - 6 years old - games : climbing, balance games - discovery path of the country estate from the XIXth. century - information about fig tree

This village on the edge of La Beaume River is surrounded by cliffs which were once home to troglodyte caves. Its stone houses cling to narrow cobblestones lanes snaking into a labyrinth. Then over the centuries, the village borrowed this name using different variants (like Balma, La Balme-sous-Sampzon…), "Labeaume" dating from the end of the 19th century. Nestled against its limestone cliffs, the village of Labeaume appears like an oasis in the middle of the scrub. The tortuous river that so prettily emphasizes it offers remarkable points of view from the cliffs (roof gardens, marvellous vistas over the village). The rest of the territory forms a plateau made only of limestone formations from the Jurassic period whose deposits are spread out over 170 million to 130 million years, at an elevation between 170 meters to the south and 282 meters to the north. These formations are arranged in strata that can easily be seen in the gorges carved out by the rivers. A quarry from which the famous Ruoms stone is extracted and a marble works are established in the community. They are the last representatives of a once prosperous activity.

Embark on an unusual 500-million-year journey, where over 600 original fossils tell the story of the rocks and landscapes of the Ardèche. An adventure for the very young, with extractions and a dinosaur gallery! Within a bright and modern setting, more than 600 original fossils tell the story of the landscapes and history of the wonderful Ardèche region. The fossil collection displayed at the Museum is among the best-preserved in the world. Did you know that one of the 20 most exceptional fossil sites is located in Ardèche? Join our guides for a journey through time illuminated by the insights of natural sciences! 500 million years of history are revealed through fossils that are unique in the world for their rarity and their “beauty.” Come with your children and grandchildren! Reconstruction images and a presentation adapted to younger visitors allow you to explore the site as a family. The dinosaur gallery will delight anyone eager to touch and handle real dinosaur fossils! The geological origins of Ardèche’s terroir are presented through a dedicated visitor guide, “Les étapes savoureuses®.” The oldest Ardèche chestnut and the first grapevines await you to share all their secrets. Tastings of local products are available in our new 100% Ardèche snack bar and in our Goûtez l’Ardèche® shop.

5 minutes from Vallon Pont d'Arc, La Table de Seibel offers fresh, local, home-cooked cuisine, in collaboration with local producers. Shaded terrace, pool view.

the chef invites you on a gourmet voyage, each dish showcasing the flavours of the region through a seasonal menu. In the dining room or on the panoramic terrace, enjoy your meal with a view of the Bois d'Ajude and the Dent de Rez, the famous Ardèche peak.

Nice little restaurant, nice setting. Peaceful terrace and garden.

Set in a natural setting, the restaurant Aux Plateaux du Razal at the Chauvet 2 Cave invites you to discover local, seasonal, and homemade cuisine prepared by Chef Thierry Lennon. Open only to visitors on the day of their tour. No reservations required. Cuisine rooted in the Ardèche region: It all begins with the land… We are situated on the Razal plateau, a landscape shaped by time and the wind. A rugged yet bountiful Ardèche plateau overlooking the valley. A place of passage, of exchange, of life — both yesterday and today. ‘Aux Plateaux du Razal’ also reflects the way we welcome you. A simple, friendly self-service restaurant where everyone can put together their own meal freely, at their own pace. But above all, ‘Aux Plateaux du Razal’ is about cuisine rooted in its local area. Because this plateau would be nothing without those who bring it to life, we have chosen to work with local producers who grow, rear and process their produce right here in our neighbourhood. Their expertise nourishes our cuisine just as their commitment nourishes the local area. When you come to eat at Aux Plateaux du Razal, you’re not just having lunch; you’re savouring a place, a landscape and a local history that continues to unfold, plate by plate. Local, seasonal cuisine: In our kitchen, we have made the simple choice to work with fresh produce, prioritising local sources. 70 per cent of the produce we use comes from local producers, situated within 60 km of here. These are partners we know personally and who share our commitment to quality and respect for the produce. We are also ‘Goûtez l’Ardèche’ certified: this commitment guarantees that labelled recipes are made with at least 80 per cent local produce. Working in this way gives meaning to every dish, offering you authentic cuisine deeply rooted in its local area. The La Pause Sapiens sandwich bar: Discover a selection of sandwiches, savoury and sweet snacks, hot drinks and refreshments, all carefully prepared on the premises every day. Designed as a welcoming space, La Pause Sapiens is the ideal place to recharge your batteries, have a chat and enjoy a moment of relaxation before continuing your adventure. A nod to our nomadic origins – those who knew how to stop for a while so they could set off again with renewed energy! A moment of relaxation with a breathtaking view: Enjoy the terrace with its 180° panoramic view of the Monts d’Ardèche and the Cévennes for a gourmet break in the heart of the Ardèche region!

Restaurant in the heart of the village, serves traditional dishes from the Ardèche. Enjoy the tranquility of the shaded terrace with arches. Close to all summer entertainment.

Indoor and outdoor catering with local, mostly organic, homemade products

Well-decorated restaurant located in a typical town centre square away from the noise.

Restaurant located in the heart of Vallon Pont d'Arc, with two shaded indoor dining rooms, decorated in a warm, contemporary style. Creative, seasonal cuisine. Welcome to the Arkadia, Chef Marvin Quentric offers you an original and very personal cuisine combining Mediterranean and Asian flavours. An instinctive and tasty combination that will delight your taste buds. His expertise is matched by the pleasure he wants to give you as you discover his dishes, rich in colour and flavour. His partner Philippine Gautier will be delighted to welcome you and will take care of you to ensure you have a wonderful time. A tasty stop-off in an unusual setting, with centuries-old walls and exhibitions of paintings by the artist Florence Gautier (Philippine's mother). As you can imagine, the restaurant is a family affair... Marvin and Philippine are delighted to see their dream come true and would like to thank family and friends for their invaluable help.

L'Instant Gourmand offers home-made regional cooking. Our restaurant invites you to savor Ardèche specialties prepared with local products.

Allegra offers authentic Italian cooking and fresh products in a sophisticated setting.

Chalet village in a natural setting with unobstructed views of the Ardèche garrigue. Playground, pools, bar, restaurant serving homemade dishes.

Near the village, Three guest rooms with comfort: playground: basketball, volleyball, badminton, dart, pool table, crazy golf, motorbike garage, indoor swimming pool, heated spa, animals non accepted.

In a quiet, wooded hamlet 2.5 km from the villages of Lagorce and Vallon Pont d’Arc, 7 km from the famous site of the Pont d’Arc Cavern, Gisèle and Alain welcome you to their guesthouse where the ‘family spirit’ reigns.

A peaceful setting 5 km from Vallon Pont d'Arc. Water, electricity, drainage point and Wifi hot spot at your disposal. Tennis court and waste collection point nearby.

Quiet, shaded campsite 4km from Pont d'Arc Valley. Swimming pool, restaurant, bar, chalets and holiday home lets.

Fancy an enchanted break...in a peaceful and magnificent setting, only 5 minutes from Vallon pont d'arc. Farm camping and unusual accommodation with great comfort, for an authentic and natural stay!

The residence stands a few minutes from the village and offers 2 outdoor swimming pools and free Wifi access. Fully-equipped apartments sleeping up to 6 people, including some with disabled access. Pets accepted.

Bed and breakfast on the first floor of a typical Ardèche house. Rooms with shower and toilets. Authenticity and friendly welcome. Breakfast in pleasant surrounding. Private swimmingpool.