Explore Laurac-en-vivarais, jewel of the Ardèche

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.

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.  

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

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.

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.

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”.

[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.

In the heart of the Tanargue mountains, set out from the chestnut groves, the flagship Ardeche landscape. To find out all about chestnuts, come and visit the Espace Castanea in Joyeuse! P – Village Square. Follow La Grangette 7,1 km, La Croix de Bauzon 9,6 km. Opposite the signpost, take the steps on your left and head towards the glass house. 300m further on, take the path on the right that heads north. After the second ruined barn, cross the stream and walk along the right bank under the hazel trees for about 300m. Cross the stream again using the stepping stones, take two hairpin bends and then head downhill through an oak forest. A short downhill passage leads to a third crossing, followed by a slope to the south that takes you to the Pialade ridge. The trail twists through the broom to reach a slightly marked pass to the west of a large beech forest from where a sheep shed is visible. A short stretch of track leads to the Anglanier stream, which you cross. In a few zig-zags, the path crosses the Redonde plain to emerge 40m higher on a track above the Ranc des Barres. Continue on this track to Rocher des Barres.   Le Rocher des Barres - Follow Col des Langoustines 4,4 km, La Souche 8,2 km via the Tour du Tanargue GRP (long distance footpath) par le GRP tour du Tanargue (). Come back via the crest of the Tanargue. (N.B. In stormy or snowy weather, it’s better to go back the way you came!) After a short climb, cross a second plain, then a third with a more marked pass on the north side. Follow a stony track in a steep slope towards Cros de l'Aygue.   Cros de l'Aygue - Follow Laboule 6,4 km. Leave the GRP and take ( ), the DFCI (forestry wildfire prevention) track that leads to Cebeyres  Les Cebeyres - Follow Laboule 0,4 km to return to the village. This is a mountain trail and can cause orientation problems on the summits in foggy weather. In stormy or snowy weather, it’s better to go back the way you came. Please watch out for herds of sheep on the Tanargue’s summer pastures – avoid bringing your dog, or keep it on a lead.

This artistic and natural path in the Drobie Valley, the renowned Sentier des Lauzes (flagstone path) is designed for those who love hiking, art, or just nature. It will enable you to discover the magnificent landscapes of the valley, interspersed with works of art. Head towards the city hall and past it on a narrow tarmacked road following the arrow "Saint-Régis 6 km, Dompnac 8.4 km". Continue on this road. After a tight bend to the right, and another one to the left, leave the road and take a path going left just before the end of the road. Carry on up to the place called the Eyrolle and take the direction of "Saint-Régis 5.1 km, Dompnac 7.5 km" on a goat track that forms a hairpin bend in front of a gate before leading to the road. Cross the road and take a calade (cobblestone path) going uphill to the right in front of houses. The path goes back to the road and crosses it again. Go up above the road and take the calade uphill on your right, overlooking the Pourcharesse Valley, and crossing the gorgeous landscapes of vineyards and chesnut groves terraces. You will then discover the first "oto-date", a place to listen, installed here in 2007 by the Japanese artist Akio Suzuki; after that will come two "Chambres d'Ecoute" and other "oto-dates" scattered along the path and on neighbouring ridges or valleys. Under the place called the Elzière, the path goes past "Paroles de lauzes" by Domingo Cisneros. After an impressive hillside planted with vines, the path overlooks "l'Echappée", haven-studio built by the association to receive artists, researchers, students, and anyone who wishes to immerse oneself in this powerful landscape (please do not disturb the residents when someone lives there). After that, the path leads to a track and goes downhill to the Vernet's small bridge where you will find "Silence de Lauzes - groupe 1" by Christian Lapie. The path continues across a terraced hillside, covered with old vines. It then enters an undergrowth, crosses a brook and goes up again towards houses. Go below them, then take the road on the right up to Le Vernet crossways. Continue towards "Saint-Régis 3.1 km, Dompnac 5.5 km" on a path going uphill in the undergrowth up to the hamlet of l'Adreyt. Below the houses, continue on the track that makes a loop and comes back towards the houses. In front of the house, leave the track and take a narrow path going uphill on the left and leading to another track just before the Travers hamlet. Take it on the right, then cross it to take a calade uphill on the right of the hamlet. Cross the road. After the last houses, turn left, then right, and continue uphill. You will reach a track on the ridge above the valleys of Saint-Mélany and Dompnac up to the Grimal Cross. (pay attention to the "oto-date" a little before the Cross). The track goes along the foot of a schist slab overlooked by "Silence de lauzes groupe 2". Then a board on your right invites you to visit the "Belvédère des lichens", by the landscape architect Gilles Clément, to admire the valley and discover the lichens' mysteries. The belvedere also offers a panorama on the Sueille Valley, the Ondes summit to the West and the Cheylard summit to the North. Continue on the track up to the chapel of Saint-Régis. Once at the chapel, take the direction of "Dompnac 2.4 km" up to the Croix des Lèbres. The markings are now white and yellow. After 100 m, at the crossways "la Croix des Lèbres", follow "Dompnac 2.3 km". The path goes down along the slope, winding among undergrowth and heath up to Le Théron. At the crossways, go straight ahead towards "Dompnac 0.8 km". The path goes downhill then turns right and crosses a track. It goes below houses before entering Dompnac. At the village entry, turn left up to the church and the city hall. Leave Dompnac on the departmental road. Continue on it past a cross. About 200 m after the cross, take the bridge across the brook. Continue on the road for 500 m. Then take a path on the right. It goes uphill in the undergrowth up to Lachamp de Merle. At the crossways of Lachamp de Merle, follow "Saint-Mélany 5.2 km". The path soon goes downhill to the houses of Lachamp de Merle. Go through the hamlet, and up to the departmental road. Follow it on the right, through the Merle hamlet. After the last houses on the left, take the road on the left. In the hairpin bend, leave the road and go straight ahead on a path going down to the bottom of the valley. Cross a first brook, then turn right to ford the Sueille River. Continue on the right on the path that goes along the river and old irrigation canals. Don't take the paths going right or left, carry on straight ahead up to the La Coste hamlet. Just before it, a thin cobblestone line across the path invites you to go down in a chesnut grove to discover the art installation by Ivo Provoost and Simona Denicolai (to discover what is inside it, you have to buy a key at the restaurant Au Bon Port in Saint-Mélany). At the La Coste hamlet, take the tarmacked road leading to the departmental road, then turn left in the hairpin bend, and continue towards Le Chambon. At Le Chambon crossways, turn left on the road D420 towards "Saint-Mélany 0.4 km" and follow it up to your starting point.

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.

Largentière was named after "Argentaria", the silver mining area. It was founded in the11th cent. The 12th century is a period of great development thanks to Emporor Conrad who allowed to town to issue coins. The town It was founded in the 11th century. The Counts of Toulouse, the Bishops of Viviers, and the Lords of Anduze, Poitiers and Balazuc owned the silver mines. In the 12th century, this medieval city retained great cultural and economic development thanks to Emperor Conrad who granted them the right to mint coins. In 1208, Largentière was placed under the authority of the Counts of Toulouse who succeeded the Bishops of Viviers. In 1730, Bishop François Renaud de Villeneuve sold the castle and the Barony of Largentière to the Marquis François de Beauvoir du Roure de Brison. In the 1830s the silk industry reached its peak, and silkmills flourished all around. Take time to explore this medieval city whilst wandering through the picturesque streets. You will discover the sandstone facades, the arcades, the mullioned windows and beautiful ancient doors. The castle overlooks the town. In 1716 the Bishop of Viviers sold it to the Count of Brison who decided to renovate the building in order to make it more comfortable. In the middle of the castle, the square dungeon also known as Bastide de Bonnegarde was built in the 12th century. It was left intact during the Revolution, and it became a Court of justice and a prison, and a local hospital later on. Notre Dame des Pomiers church (from the latin “pomerium” which means “limit”) was built between the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century. It was extended in the 15th and 19th century. Inside Roman influences can be seen, such as a 13th century sarcophagus and a 15th century pulpit. An interesting detail: there lies the skull of the Count of Saillans who fought against the revolutionaries and was beheaded in 1792. The stairs of the Montée Mazon, which lead to the church, were built of stone from the remparts in 1888. The 16th century Recollets city gate is part of the medieval ramparts as well as the bridge over the river Ligne. They are both well preserved. From the bridge, you can see the canal, which would have brought water to the city shops, as well as the 19th century Court of justice, on the hill opposite, which looks much like a Greek temple. Don't miss the town hall: the back of this building is typically Renaissance.

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.

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.

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.

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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!

The Ranchisses'inn is a friendly restaurant by the river in a beautiful stonehouse. Homemade Ardèche specialties, firewood pizzas and grill cooking... Our cuisine is made with fresh local products.

An atypical hamlet on the banks of the Ardèche, accessible only on foot - a challenge launched fifty years ago by more than 15,000 young volunteers who have come to restore the ruins and breathe new life into an area that has been abandoned for a century. An educational farm where you can refresh and have a snack with products elaborated on the site: goat cheese, ice cream, aromatic syrup…

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This village was built around the former castle previously named “the fort”. The present church is situated on the remains of this fortress. At its feet is the stream called “Toufache”. Silkworm farming was at the foundation of the local economic development in the 19th century. Take time to discover the artists' studios amongst the village’s narrow streets. In the countryside around Laurac you can walk through the pinewoods and on warm and sunny days discover the beautifully typical Val de Ligne landscapes. What to see in Laurac: A Sarrasin tower from the 10th and 11th century The ancient walls with their deadly past A 19th century wash-house The “chapeau de gendarme”, a nice picnic area alongside the Toufache.

The "Chapeau de Gendarme" spring takes its name from the rock at this spot, which resembles the shape of a bicorne. The clearing, dotted with waterholes, is ideal for a cool picnic. HISTORY: In 1949, aware of the region's growing development and water needs, the Town Council took the bold step of tapping the "Chapeau de Gendarme" spring. In the past, a rock in the shape of a bicorne marked this picturesque spot, now immortalised at the top of the reservoir that has taken its place. Every day, as part of a ritual, the guard, Mr Gior, would turn on his motorbike petrol pump, breathing life and vitality into the whole region by drawing on this nocturnal reserve to supply our region with pure, clear water. A captivating story of insight and ingenuity, engraved in the memories and landscapes of our charming locality.

Source of the Toufache stream.

This castle’s medieval and renaissance architecture is unique to the area. It is open to the public all year long except in February. During the summer there are guided tours and medieval activities. Documentation in English. The 12th century dungeon, the courtyard and indoor staircase, the suspended balcony, the large halls and fireplaces make this monument a jewel in the original band of fortresses built around Largentière. At the entrance, you will meet the landlord of Montreal Castle: a builder who spent the last 26 years renovating the castle by himself!

Calligraphy, archery and crossbow shooting, fencing. Guided tours of the castle for all the family and medieval activities: calligraphy from age 6, archery and crossbow shooting from age 5, shuffleboard, bowling and colouring.

In latin "mons regalis" (a royal mount) means "a dominating position". This medieval village has an outstanding architectural heritage. The castle built between the 12th and 16th century, was part of a former band of fortresses built around Largentière to defend the silver mines. The main tower rises up to the sky. At the meeting of the Ligne and Roubreau rivers, you can admire the authentic Val de Ligne landscapes, where there are also some relatively easy walks across fields and woods. What to see in Montréal: The two towers: Joyeuse tower and Montréal tower. The 12th century castle can be visited throughout the year. For more information, call M.Fenestrier: 04 75 89 91 81 The pretty 16th century Saint Marc church. The village's old lanes and cobble stoned streets and the "Place du Plôt" square.

Only 5 km from Largentière, on the way from Aubenas to les Vans, this pleasant village used to be located on an ancient roman road. The Chalendar castle, in the village center, has been transformed into a 4 star guesthouse. Kate Ladner and Nicholas Todorovic, the owners of the medieval house “la Bastide d'Uzer” up on the hill, often give opera concerts at their home. East of the village, in the “garrigue”, are some Gallo-roman graves and megalithic tombs have also been discovered. From the Ranc de Guillaumet Dolmen you get a very nice view of the Ligne and Lande rivers. You will be able to appreciate the village, once famous for brick and roof tile factories, by walking through the old streets. Key dates: Concerts at The Bastide. The village fair on the second weekend of July.

Vine fields, terraced to hold back the earth, approved local heritage site (Rosières, Vernon and Ribes).

The river la Lande runs through the commune of Uzer, flowing for around twenty kilometres into the Ligne tributary of the Ardèche. The banks of the Lande à Uzer are classified as a Natura 2000 area, as they are home to a number of habitats and species representative of European biodiversity. A number of built heritage features can be seen along the Lande, including - bridges - a viaduct which until the 1980s housed a railway line - sautes, dykes or "levees" topped with large stones to allow pedestrians to cross the river. Half a dozen of these in Uzer, used to supply crops, vegetable gardens, etc., have been damaged by bad weather. The one in the lower village was restored in July 2016. - water retention basins to supply the gardens.

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.

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.

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.

Traditional restaurant, Ardèche products, seasonal produce. Outside catering out of season (group meals, birthdays, bank holidays, Christmas, New Year's Day).

In this training restaurant, you will enjoy the meals prepared by the final-year students of the Largentière Catering School.

In this training restaurant, you will enjoy the meals prepared by the first-year students of the Largentière Catering School. The restaurant is open during lunch time from Tuesday to Friday.

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.

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.

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).

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.

L'Ombrage is a 3* campsite in the southern Ardèche Méridionale near Ruoms and Pont d'Arc Valley. The family-friendly little site has large pitches on a 7ha hill covered in oaks and junipers. Ruoms (with supermarket, shops, animation,...) at 2 km. Vallon Pont d'Arc at 8 km. The Ardèche river à 1 km.

Hotel with bath, internet, balcony, safe, hairdryer and fridge near Pont d'Arc and 1.5km from Ruoms in the heart of a holiday village with heated pools. A lovely relaxing setting and heaven for nature lovers. Organised excursions. Gym, health and relaxation facilities.

Soak up Mother Nature at this 5* holiday village near Pont d'Arc and 2km from Ruoms. Domaine de Chaussy is heaven for nature lovers on a lovely relaxing site in the middle of an oak forest.

This beautifully renovated, authentic Ardèche farmhouse proposes 2 guestrooms of charm that sleep 2 to 6 guests...