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Discover the charm of Eclassan, Ardèche, Rhône-Alpes

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Nestled in the heart of Ardèche, Eclassan is a true gem of the Rhône-Alpes region, offering visitors an escape filled with discoveries. Surrounded by lush landscapes, Eclassan is the perfect starting point to explore the natural and cultural marvels of the surrounding area. Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted by the many marked trails around the village, providing breathtaking views of the surrou...See more

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The château of Iserand
3.2 km

The château of Iserand

Go looking for the mysterious château de l'Iserand and its tumultuous past history. Go up the main road for fifty metres then turn left uphill going through the village of Sécheras. Go past the townhall then turn left at the cross in front of the school. 1 - Sécheras - 425 m Follow Boffard 1.7 km Cheminas 3.1 km Keep straight on on the small road for 500m. When the road veers right carry on ahead on a track through fields. At the junction continue straight on. Carry on ahead past a path on the right then bear left 50m further on. High-voltage cables are overhead. 2 - Boffard - 445 m Follow Bertha 900m Sécheras 1.6 km Continue on the large path, cross the road to Cheminas and go straight on. Go under the high-voltage cables once again. At the following fork turn left and continue to the road. 3 - Bertha - 428 m Suivre Lemps 3.3 km Go opposite onto the path. At the fork turn left onto the path taking you to the road. Go down the main road for about 100m turning right onto the path l’Iserand just before the houses. Keep following the main path going down into the woods. Cross a stream and go up the other side. 4 - Château d'Iserand - 320 m Follow Vion 4.6 km Continue along the track as far as the château ruins, on your left at a large right bend. Retrace your steps.4 - Château d'Iserand - 320 m Follow Sécheras 2.3 km Keep to the same route as coming until you get to the rambling trail crossroads Bertha. 3 - Bertha - 528 m Follow Sécheras 700m Follow the road to the right back to the village.

3 h
6.9 km
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The lake of Meinettes
3.8 km

The lake of Meinettes

A lovely walk through the village of Cheminas, focusing on the lac des Meinettes bathing in its green oasis. 1 - Cheminas - 462 m Follow Ceintres 2.4 km Sècheras 3 km Follow the small road to the left as you leave the village as far as Railles. 2 - Les Railles - 453 m Follow Ceintres 1.6 km Saint Jeure d'Ay 8.7 km Follow the grass path through fields then go downhill through undergrowth and across the pretty little stream. Continue uphill through acacia trees keeping to the main path until you come out of the wood to the plateau. The main path veers to the right as you turn left onto the grass track taking you to the hamlet Ceintres 3 - Ceintres - 430 m Follow Cheminas 6.8 km At the following junction turn right towards ‘sous Ceintres’. On the bend take the path going straight down through fields. The path emerges into a small wood then goes to the edge of the lac des Meinettes. Turn left and go round the lake on the narrow but very pleasant track. 4 – Misery Follow the stream Ozon as it leaves the lake leading to the D17. Turn left and go along the road for a few hundred metres before turning left into l’impasse du pont. When you get to the houses turn right onto the grass path. Go past a sheep enclosure and down into the glen. Over the other side a track takes you up to the hamlet Misery. Follow the small road for about 800m then cross over onto another small road on the left. Take the path on the right going between fields coming out at Fraysse. Go opposite onto the small lane leading to the main road. Turn left on the main road and carry on for a few hundred metres. Turn right and head for the hamlet Pechiot. Continue on the path going down through fields then turn right onto the small lane taking you to Collet. 5 - Collet - 461 m Follow Cheminas 1.6 km Keep to the main downhill path until you get to the woodland then continue on the small road to the left taking you back to the village.

3 h
11 km
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The dancing rocks
6.3 km

The dancing rocks

Forget everything as you ride along the small roads of this hilly countryside Go down to the N7 and turn right onto “route de Serves”. 1. 1,4 km Turn left at the stop sign. 2. 1,5 km Turn right onto the N7 then first right going past the old railway station. 3. 2,1 km Turn right onto “route des belvédères” going through Puy-de-Serves. 4. 9,2 km Continue along “route des fruitiers”. 5. 10,5 km Turn left onto the D163 and follow the signs for “Drôme à Vélo” cycling route N°9 classified red for 10km. 6. 21,2 km Turn left onto “route des bois”. 7. 22,9 km Turn right then left at the stop sign and head towards Larnage. 8. 25,4 km Turn right onto “route des Côtes-de-Meyer”. 9. 25,8 km Turn right onto “route des Charrets”. 10. 27,1 km Turn left onto the tourist route. 11. 27,2 km Follow the signs “belvedere de Pierre Aiguille”, continue to Crozes. 12. 31 km Go through Crozes and then straight on. 13. 32,2 km Follow the small road on the right straight after the railway bridge. 14. 33,6 km Turn right at the stop sign and go through Gervans and straight on. 15. 35,5 km Once in Erôme turn left over the railway line and go down “la montée du pavé”. 16. 35,7 km Cross the N7 and continue on ”route de Saint-Antoine”. 17. 36,1 km Turn right onto “route de la plaine”. 18. 36,6 km Turn right onto “chemin des Clots”. 19. 37,1 km Cross the N7 again onto the “rue du cimetière".

3 h
37 km
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Camping Iserand Calme et Nature
5.1 km

Camping Iserand Calme et Nature

Your step in Ardèche 10 km from the A7 highway. The campsite is a family campsite with a large paddling pool and more than 50 different species of trees where each location tell to you the charms of the Ardèche Verte. Open from 01 April to 30 September, the « Iserand – Calme et Nature » campsite is located between Ardèche and Drôme, in the heart of the green Ardèche. It has 60 pitches includind 8 comfortable chalets, 4 small chalets, 2 large Lodges tents, and some atypical wooden accommodation for the comfort of cyclists because we are 100 meters from Via Rhona. Nestled on the edge of a huge natural forest and designed as an arboretum, this terraced site overlooks the Rhone and benefits from the favorable climate to the famous “Saint joseph AOC” wine terroir. There is a family atmosphere, warm and peaceful for a stay of healing closer to nature. The campsite offers a large swimming pool, a padding pool and other activities to entertain young and old as a playground, mini golf, mini-football field, bowling alley… TO spend holidays in a pleasant atmosphere and conviviality, various animations in season are organized as accompanied excursions, water games, giant games evenings, water aerobics sessions and tatoos for the children. To complete your stay, many visits are available from the campsite, such as the visit of the Ideal Palace of Facteur Cheval (28 km), the Peaugres Safari (19km), The city of Chocolate (9km) or the bucolic rail of Gorges du Doux (21km).

1307, Rue Royale 07610 Vion
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The Train of Ardèche
10 km

The Train of Ardèche

Time for a day or half a day, the Train of Ardèche travels the mountainside railway overlooking the Gorges du Doux. Beautiful views and works of art will follow each other on the way in cars registered as French historical monuments. Several trips are available, depending on the season: Le Mastrou: For 130 years, this is the name of the steam train that runs to Lamastre! Covering the entire 28-kilometer line, this historic journey is an unforgettable experience along the Doux valley. After passing through the gorges, the landscape opens up to the surrounding villages, offering panoramic views of the Ardèche countryside, chestnut groves and orchards. A stop at Boucieu le Roi (midway along the route) allows the locomotive to refuel. At the terminus, passengers watch the locomotive turn around at the turntable, and have 3 hours to visit the town of Lamastre and enjoy its many restaurants. Round trip on the day. Le Train des Gorges : Full steam ahead, travelers discover the wildest part of the Doux Gorges, in the heart of the Doux Valley Sensitive Natural Area. The journey ends at the charming little station of Colombier-le-Vieux / Saint-Barthélémy-le-Plain. At its destination, the 44-tonne locomotive is turned around on the swing bridge, manoeuvred by hand! An impressive sight not to be missed before the return journey. Round trip over a ½ day. Day Train + Velorail: Combine the 2 activities Train de l'Ardèche and Vélorail des Gorges du Doux! Departing from Tournon St Jean station, climb aboard the "Mastrou" for a timeless journey. Discover the Gorges du Doux, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area, as far as the picturesque village of Boucieu-le-Roi. Then climb aboard the "pedal carts" for an 8km tour of the upper Doux valley. Cross orchards and enjoy panoramic views of the valley's villages! From April to October, every day Le Mastrou is open for traffic: 10:15 am: departure from Tournon St Jean by steam train 11:00 am: arrival at Boucieu le Roi; free time to discover the village (former royal bailiwick) and lunch. 1:30 pm: start of the velorail activity (8 km Châtaigniers route in the heart of the Haute-vallée du Doux, ascent by railcar and descent by velorail) followed by a comfort break 4.15pm: departure from Boucieu le Roi by steam train for the return journey 5:00 pm: end of day at Tournon St Jean station Limited number of places - Reservations strongly recommended! The Boucieu Vapeur : This steam train takes you up the Gorges du Doux to Boucieu le Roi, nicknamed the "village of a thousand secrets". Overlooking a wide meander of the Doux, this former capital of the Haut-Vivarais owes its name to Philippe le Bel. The Maison du Bailli (Bailiff's House) bears witness to this rich past: listed as a Monument Historique since 1927, this beautiful house, with its corbelled turret, was the seat of the royal court of justice. The village was deeply influenced by Pierre Vigne (1670-1740), a missionary priest from the Vivarais region, whose tomb is in the church. Pierre Vigne was beatified in 2004 by Pope John Paul II. Boucieu le Roi is one of the most beautiful villages in the Nord-Ardèche region. Tip: a family treasure hunt combines treasure hunting and riddles! Road maps (free) available at the station or at the communal exhibition, open all day. The Lamastre Express: From Lamastre, discover the upper Doux valley as far as Boucieu le Roi. A 14 km rail ride alternating between railcars and steam trains with direct connections! Runs every Sunday in May, June and September, and every day the Mastrou is in operation in July and August. Special for bikes: With the "Accueil Vélo" label, the Train de l'Ardèche offers cyclists bike parks, plug-in sockets for recharging VAEs... and on board the Mastrou, you can take advantage of a specially equipped van to load your bike (€5 per bike or trailer). Ideal for continuing the experience on the DolceVia and ViaRhona! Reservations required. 1st Class cars : Upholstered velvet seats and hushed comfort guaranteed for only €5 extra! Reservations essential - Dogs not accepted in 1st class. Services at Tournon St Jean de Muzols station: - Museum area (free admission): the museum presents the adventure of the railroads, their history and their techniques, with unique collector's items such as the luxurious "Monument historique" lounge car... ideal for prolonging the experience of the epic of the railways! - Viv'arrêt" buffet-buffet area: hot and cold drinks, ice creams and gourmet treats to tantalize the taste buds! - Store area: souvenirs, toys, bookshop and personalized items are on offer, as well as a wide selection of local produce from local partner producers. - Picnic area: sheltered and shaded, the picnic area is continuously accessible to all passengers. - Parking: A large, free parking lot is available for all types of vehicles, with a drop-off point and disabled parking spaces close to the platforms and toilets. Bicycle lockers are available, but you'll need a padlock to secure them. - Greenway link: Tournon St jean station is 4 km from the historic center of Tournon sur Rhône, linked by a greenway directly connected to the ViaRhôna. - PRM access: Tournon St Jean station is accessible to people with reduced mobility. To access the trains, however, it is essential to be able to climb the equivalent of three steps independently.

111 Route du Grand Pont 07300 Saint-Jean-de-Muzols
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Moulin sur Cance bridge
7.5 km

Moulin sur Cance bridge

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.

Moulin sur Cance 07430 Vernosc-lès-Annonay
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Camping Iserand Calme et Nature
5.1 km

Camping Iserand Calme et Nature

Your step in Ardèche 10 km from the A7 highway. The campsite is a family campsite with a large paddling pool and more than 50 different species of trees where each location tell to you the charms of the Ardèche Verte. Open from 01 April to 30 September, the « Iserand – Calme et Nature » campsite is located between Ardèche and Drôme, in the heart of the green Ardèche. It has 60 pitches includind 8 comfortable chalets, 4 small chalets, 2 large Lodges tents, and some atypical wooden accommodation for the comfort of cyclists because we are 100 meters from Via Rhona. Nestled on the edge of a huge natural forest and designed as an arboretum, this terraced site overlooks the Rhone and benefits from the favorable climate to the famous “Saint joseph AOC” wine terroir. There is a family atmosphere, warm and peaceful for a stay of healing closer to nature. The campsite offers a large swimming pool, a padding pool and other activities to entertain young and old as a playground, mini golf, mini-football field, bowling alley… TO spend holidays in a pleasant atmosphere and conviviality, various animations in season are organized as accompanied excursions, water games, giant games evenings, water aerobics sessions and tatoos for the children. To complete your stay, many visits are available from the campsite, such as the visit of the Ideal Palace of Facteur Cheval (28 km), the Peaugres Safari (19km), The city of Chocolate (9km) or the bucolic rail of Gorges du Doux (21km).

1307, Rue Royale 07610 Vion
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Château de Lemps
5.6 km

Château de Lemps

Welcome to this old manor house in village of Lemps near the Rhône valley. Restoration work on-going. 2 family rooms (2-4 people) with en-suite shower room et WC. 1 double guest room (double bed), 1 large guest room (3 single beds), each with en-suite shower room et WC. Grounds of 2 hectares. Pleasant setting. Book ahead for table d'hôte meals (family cooking). Meals served at owner's table in neo-Gothic dining room. 'Vignobles et Découvertes' label. Château de Lemps: a unique address An address to discover in the heart of a generous, tasty, accessible region. Surrounded by exceptional vineyards, backed by inventive gastronomy, linked by cycle paths to explore, with a park of century-old trees, a timeless smoking room and courtyards to enjoy according to the mood of each season... This guest house is located an hour and fifteen minutes from Lyon and 30 minutes from the Valence TGV train station. Château de Lemps has always had a certain charm... It was old-fashioned, but now it's contemporary, renewed in its history, playing with its past, juggling with the generations and the traces left behind. It's always been lived in: that's what gives this building its solidity, its roots, its singular identity. Today, it is a guest house. It's a new chapter in hospitality and sharing. Major structural work has resulted in an exceptional, colorful, refined and cheerful enhancement of the interior courtyards, the smoking room, the lounges, the two bedrooms and the three suites. Rooms named after ancestors, like links between past and present. As you enter her guest house, you'll quickly notice her love of color. Boldly and sincerely proposed, they astonish or comfort... A sincere elegance emanates from them. Everything has been thought out so that guests can make the most of the many possibilities offered by the Maison: a siesta in the wooded park, a reading in the Winter Garden, a chat in the smoking room... The hostess, Isabelle, wanted the kitchen to be a real place of sharing and experience. An operational space capable of welcoming chefs to create exceptional dinners. Château de Lemps can also organize business seminars and family celebrations: the venue can be adapted to the needs of each event, and is tailor-made to ensure that everyone feels at ease, thanks to a number of local partners in various fields: Yoga, Sensory walks, Sophrology, Chefs, Winemakers, Brewers, Oenologists... all working in close collaboration: vineyard tours, wine and beverage pairings, provision of electric bicycles...

100 Rue de l'Église, 07610 Lemps
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