Domaine de l'Esquiras: Discover Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Ardèche

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.

[Easy trail] A trail for beginners with a return trip highlighting some remarkable railway structures.

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.

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.

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

[Difficult trail] From the wine-growing plains to the dry plateau, from the Romanesque church to the listed village, this trail combines relaxation and visits to some remarkable sites.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

12 m² guest room with independent entrance from the terrace in the bamboo grove. You'll enjoy a private shower room, garden furniture and deckchairs. A summer kitchen is available by the pool.

Lou Visetto offers 4 grassy pitches with electricity, in a secure, fenced-in property. Communal areas: heated swimming pool, playground, park, pétanque, summer kitchen. Filling and emptying at the Vallon-Pont-d'Arc municipal site, 3 km away.

In a decoration mixing the ancient architecture and the contemporary, our big arched restaurant-room or our shaddy terrace welcomes you noon and evening in a quiet atmosphere. Groups are wellcome.

Nestled in the heart of our vineyards, out of sight, the **** Hotel Villa Walbaum, protected by its century-old cedars, its woods, its olive trees and its springs, is an intimate and unique place. A selection of indoor and outdoor spaces, vast gardens, heated swimming pool, vaulted tasting cellar, library... invite you to relax and enjoy the good life. Let yourself be seduced by this place dedicated to the art of living, around the worlds of wine, contemplation and unspoilt nature...

La Roubine lies in an acacia forest by the Ardèche with a private beach, 93 spacious and shaded pitches and 42 comfortable mobile homes with air-conditioning and a semi-covered terrace.

Group of houses close to a renovated former windmill. Panoramic view on the start of the Ardeche Gorges, close to the center of Vallon Pont d'Arc.

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.

Come and enjoy traditional, refined cuisine with the scent of Provence. Our menu changes with the seasons, giving you a choice of meat and fish dishes. We can also cater for groups and special events,

Come alone, with your family (starts at 2 years old), or with friends to discover a new concept of leisure to have fun without harnesses in nets. Successfully complete this day in the air by jumping into our BigAirBag.

- 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!

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

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.

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 a decoration mixing the ancient architecture and the contemporary, our big arched restaurant-room or our shaddy terrace welcomes you noon and evening in a quiet atmosphere. Groups are wellcome.

Bar, Restaurant and Pizzeria with a warm welcome! A varied menu based on fresh local produce: daily suggestions, meat and fish, burgers and pizzas. Hearty dishes, in a well-kept setting!

The ideal place to relax and enjoy yourself! Original, homemade gourmet tapas, platters, seafood ... cocktail bar Continuous service Friendly, festive atmosphere. Situated in a quiet, atypical square in the centre of Vallon, the restaurant-bar-cocktail O'Tapas'oif offers a gourmet break in a shady, colourful and exotic setting, where the atmosphere is always lively. A range of refined "French-style" tapas made with fresh and mostly local produce will delight even the most discerning palate! A selection of regional wines accompanies the creativity of the dishes. The quality and originality of the desserts are also highly appreciated. It's also a convivial and festive place to share a cocktail from the wide range inspired by the team's travels. As you can see, it's "THE place to be" in Vallon, day and night, where the welcome is renowned for warmth and friendliness.

In the heart of the village, our restaurant welcomes you in an authentic and friendly setting. Traditional cuisine, pedestrian streets, a flower-filled façade... A lively place where simplicity, sharing and the art of entertaining are savored with every visit. Located in the heart of the village, nestled among the charming pedestrian streets, our restaurant welcomes you in an authentic and friendly setting. Just steps from a beautiful covered square where you can stroll, the warm atmosphere of our establishment invites you to relax and share. The facade, adorned with greenery, catches the eye and sets the tone: here, we cultivate beauty, simplicity, and the art of hospitality. Whether you're just passing through or a local, you'll find a place full of life, just like the village.

Pizzeria on the spot or to take away (home made pizzas). Various gratins (ravioles, tarti-chèvre, meal salads, range of omelettes). Wine cellar, beer cellar. Possibility to welcome groups up to 35 persons (on reservation)

Kebabs, tacos, taco bowls, burgers, salads, sushi bowls, French fries, paninis, stater, ...

Restaurant in the village centre. Large shady terrace and air-conditioned dining rooms. Traditional cuisine and pizzeria. Takeaway dishes and pizzas. We welcome groups.

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

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.

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.

12 m² guest room with independent entrance from the terrace in the bamboo grove. You'll enjoy a private shower room, garden furniture and deckchairs. A summer kitchen is available by the pool.

Lou Visetto offers 4 grassy pitches with electricity, in a secure, fenced-in property. Communal areas: heated swimming pool, playground, park, pétanque, summer kitchen. Filling and emptying at the Vallon-Pont-d'Arc municipal site, 3 km away.

Green paradise surrounded by crops, farm cottage Prasserat Gardens is located 1.5 km from the village center, between the dominant hill adjacent community forests of Lagorce and the Ardeche River. Completely renovated, the house reveals the original stones of the old 17th century building.

Nestled in the heart of our vineyards, out of sight, the **** Hotel Villa Walbaum, protected by its century-old cedars, its woods, its olive trees and its springs, is an intimate and unique place. A selection of indoor and outdoor spaces, vast gardens, heated swimming pool, vaulted tasting cellar, library... invite you to relax and enjoy the good life. Let yourself be seduced by this place dedicated to the art of living, around the worlds of wine, contemplation and unspoilt nature...

La Roubine lies in an acacia forest by the Ardèche with a private beach, 93 spacious and shaded pitches and 42 comfortable mobile homes with air-conditioning and a semi-covered terrace.

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.