Explore Coubon, Haute-Loire, Auvergne

As soon as it leaves Le Cheylard, the cycle route changes its scenery: the Dolce Via, with the Eyrieux as its main thread, now runs into the steep valleys of the Boutières. If today the route can be travelled by bike without effort, imagine for a moment the construction of the railway at the end of the 19th century, which is the result of a real technological feat due to the nature of the terrain. The last vestiges of this extraordinary railway past, the viaducts, tunnels, bridges and trenches, all carved out with the strength of your wrist, accompany you to Saint-Agrève. A colourful and easy walk.

The scenery changes on this side towards the north-east. The cycle route, still on greenways, gets higher and higher and every pedal stroke is a wonder. Five viaducts, two bridges and three tunnels later, the landscapes of the Boutières and the Monts d'Ardèche, with the Mont Gerbier de Jonc and the Mont Mézenc in the background, await you. A nice reward before arriving at the pass and crossing the mountain by the Nonières tunnel, the longest of the Dolce Via with its 320 metres (lit!). You can then peacefully drive the remaining 12 km to Lamastre on almost freewheels. Here, a mythical steam train awaits you for an incomparable discovery of the Gorges du Doux to Tournon-Saint-Jean and ViaRhôna.

With comfortable rooms and good food guaranteed, you can just sit back and enjoy a really relaxing holiday.

Quiet, friendly, spacious and demarcated pitches, quality bathroom facilities, volleyball, football, heated pool, badminton, snack, bread baked on-site, pastries, GR hiking trail from the campsite.

In the middle of nature, between pine forests and meadows, this beautiful house enjoys an exceptional environment without any vis-à-vis. Traditional mountain house, high-end and high-quality furnishings. House on 3 levels.

Quiet and wooded campsite facing the Leignecq waterbody. Ideal for fishing and hiking to discover nature. Caravan rental. Mobile homes. Possible motorhome reception (emptying area).

Our 180m² group chalet in the heart of the Ardèche mountain has 46 beds in 10 4-bed dorms and 3 3-bed dorms. Half-board available at the foot of the slopes and hiking trails.

Detached late 19th century farmhouse in a small village near the Loire gorges with adjoining enclosed courtyard below (50 m²). Ground floor: living room-kitchen (TV, wood stove, Internet access), wc. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140 each), 1 bedroom (2 beds 90), shower room, wc. Electric heating in supplement according to consumption. Wood for the stove provided in supplement: 15 €/week. Cleaning deposit: 70 €. Baby equipment: canvas bed, bathtub, high chair, booster seat. Independent garden - Garden furniture - Fenced area Nearby: Aurec at 3 km (medieval city, castle, outdoor activity resort with swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, all shops and services), Firminy and the heritage of Le Corbusier at 20 mn, Saint-Etienne at 30 mn. Very close to the Hermet ranch.

Located close to the Loire river, you are welcome in this wonderfull piece of nature where you can discover the foothills of the Auvergne Campsite located close to Saint-Etienne, beside the Loire River with the magnificent gorges as the setting. Mobile homes and chalets for rent, caravan and tent pitches for holiday stays. Plots can be booked for short, medium and long stays. Entertainment schedule. Nearby: fishing, leisure centre.

Situated in a large 1-hectare garden planted with cedar trees, 15 rooms with all the comfort you need Our rooms are in the heart of the nature. Surroundings by centenary cedars, it enjoy a calm atmosphere ideal for the relax and to enjoy the stay. Their modern and warm decorative style create a sweet and comfortable mood. Each room have a view on the park. Private and free park, free wifi in all the hotel, free access to the park, baby bed offered (until the age of 3), tasty breakfast, pets allowed with supplement, champagne, wine bottle or bunch of flowers in addition.

In the heart of Aurec-sur-Loire, between the savage Loire river and centenary cedars, Les Cèdres bleus is a stop for authentic flavours and shared moments lovers. During the summer, our tables are under the green canopy providing a natural and peacefull place. During the winter it is near the fireplace that the magical flavours are more intimate and warm. Our restaurant highlight a home cooking which sublime Haute-Loire and Auvergne products. Each dish is thinked as a tribute to the season and to the region which are surronding us. Our cheaf make dishes where all the ingredients are authentic. We are working the the local producers - market gardeners, cattle farmers and cheese makers - to suggest you authentic dishes with freshness and character.

Take advantage of a room at Josiane's to rest or to make a stopover on your trip and enjoy all her attention to make the most of your stay. My house of the 60's is located in a very quiet subdivision with little traffic. It is close to the shops, to the retirement home of Aurec and to the banks of the Loire. You can park your car in the courtyard. The bedroom, on the first floor, is equipped with a 140cm bed (recent and comfortable bedding), a wall cupboard, an armchair and a console. You will have free access to the kitchen if you want to prepare your evening meal. Internet access.

A place dedicated to the history of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon and the surrounding villages during the World War II. The memorial presents the history of the Righteous. Located in the centre of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, it is for anyone who wants to learn more about this exceptional past. A unique Place dedicated to the History of the Righteous and the non-violent resistance during World War II. The Memorial invites you to discover the history of the Vivarais-Lignon Plateau and to understand the commitment of its habitants in a civil, spiritual and armed Resistance during the World War II. Hundreds of refugees have been hosted by the population. The Memorial offers a permanent exhibition with an interactive approach like films, animated movies, multimedia tools and a testimony room. The equipment allows a large rank of visitors, including children, to have access to a pedagogical service. Open all year long, guided tours on reservation for groups and school children.

As well as the fascinating building and features of the site, the guides make you discover a mill still powered by the river’s water and the ancestral expertise of the Forez millers at the end of 18th century. On the edge of the river "Andrable", this mill remains thanks to the work of a nonprofit organization. Discovert the 2 grindstones for bread-making quality and animal flour. The oil mil and the cover beater. A beautiful walk dor the whole family that will take through the miller's work and perpetuates ancestral gestures. Do not miss the path of Vignal's Mill.

The Tanargue massif, which culminates at almost 5,000 feet, overlooks the entire Pays Beaume-Drobie. This vast crest of granite which stands out in the landscape takes the name ‘Tanargue’ from the protohistoric era. “Taranis”, the Celtic god of the sky and thunder appeared in all his violence on “Arga”, the mountain, hence the name Tanargue, the ‘Thunder Mountain’.

Along the D4 linking Lablachère to Montselgues, admire the magnificent 180° panorama. Marking the south-eastern extremity of the vast Cévennes massif, the Vivarais Cévenol corniche is a long ridge stretching north from the Prataubérat massif towards the foothills of the southern Ardèche to the south-east, overlooking the deep valleys of the Drobie to the east and the Thines and Chassezac to the south.

This museum shows the daily life and history of men and women living in the Forez mountains and on the Auvergne plateau at the beginning of 20th century. You will also discover a remarquable parish priest garden. We offer a range of activities and resources for schools and educational groups : a qualified staff, resources wich can be helpful to prepare your journey. The museums and collections provide exciting opportunities to learn about local History. The building is 80% accessible to visitors with disabilities.

The Abbey of Notre Dame des Neiges, where Trappist Cistercian monks have lived since 1850, is a place of peace, prayer and fraternity which is cut off from the world but open to all.

Cuisine based on local, natural products. Spicy, mild and deliciously flavoured dishes. Local, regional products and traditional beverages.

Located next to the waterbody, le Cabanon welcomes you for lunch and in the evening but also for a small gourmet break in the afternoon.

Nathalie welcomes you to her restaurant located in the heart of the green resort of Usson. Young and old alike will be able to enjoy a traditional cuisine of quality based on fresh products. Former Rival restaurant. Specialties: foie gras, ice verbena, fresh meat and fish. The menu changes according to seasonal products. Ideal for family meals: 2 dining rooms, 1 room for children and 1 terrace. Near the museum of the Forez mountains and outdoor activities: water, mountain bike rides, adventure park ...

In the heart of Aurec-sur-Loire, between the savage Loire river and centenary cedars, Les Cèdres bleus is a stop for authentic flavours and shared moments lovers. During the summer, our tables are under the green canopy providing a natural and peacefull place. During the winter it is near the fireplace that the magical flavours are more intimate and warm. Our restaurant highlight a home cooking which sublime Haute-Loire and Auvergne products. Each dish is thinked as a tribute to the season and to the region which are surronding us. Our cheaf make dishes where all the ingredients are authentic. We are working the the local producers - market gardeners, cattle farmers and cheese makers - to suggest you authentic dishes with freshness and character.

Since 2016, the chef Norbert BAYT, welcomes you with his specialties: Frogs, grated, fried mussels On the border of the Auvergne and Forez regions, a town crossed by the Loire, it is opposite the Marronniers that the establishment was created in the 1900s as a bar. It was named "la frontière" because Aurec was the first town in the Haute Loire where the "42" who had been banned from the department took refuge. The extension work has enabled the creation of interior toilets to meet the standards of the disabled, a veranda with a capacity of 18 covers, and still its summer terrace. Remember that our friends the dogs are always admitted.

In a setting where heritage mixes with nature, Les Temps Nouveaux suggests a traditional cooking. Several options available : banquets, groups and family meals. Only on request. We welcome walkers, families, groups. We offer 3 different menus, the menu of the day. The chef works and promotes local products in his dishes.

For your gastronomic stays, the chef offers you his menus with a wide choice of dishes including his specialities: foie gras, rabbit leg with fig compote and Pilat apples, Iced soufflé with Verbena.

Located opposite to the Cin'Etoile cinema, the Entracte restaurant welcomes you in a warm atmosphere. We propose a traditional cuisine in a friendly environment.

Traditional restaurant, daily menu from Monday to Friday, no à la carte service except on order. Independent guest rooms with private access and catering possible. Terrace and private parking. View on the Loire River. Restaurant on the edge of the lake of Grangent 50 seats with terrace in summer (20 seats) Groups on order. Evenings by reservation. Closed on Sunday Bed and breakfast accommodation

With comfortable rooms and good food guaranteed, you can just sit back and enjoy a really relaxing holiday.

This campsite in the heart of the Ardèche is surrounded by stunning mountains by the Vernazon River near the village and shops. Ideal for nature lovers.

Hôtel Au Parfum des Bois is a family hotel and restaurant where you can enjoy peace and quiet in the Ardèche mountain. Home cooking. We can't wait to meet you!

Hotel in the midst of pine forests near the Espezonnette River, fishing. Private car park. Outdoor heated pool. Logis de France restaurant approved: 2 "saucepans".

This villa can sleep up to 18 in groups or families throughout the year in 5 rooms and a dorm each with a sink, shower and toilet. Nearby: lots to do at lakes, rivers and forests. For the pleasure of your eyes... The lodge is located at the foot of the Gerbier de Jonc mount, in the small village of Usclades. Nearby, you can also visit the Bourlatier farm, the Auberge de Peyrebeille, the Écomusée de Bigorre-Les-Maziaux as well as picturesque villages and thatched roofs. ...and for the pleasure of your taste buds... In the evening, the lodge offers traditional cooking and typical dishes of the area made with local products: Fin Gras du Mézenc beef, maoche, charcuterie meat, trouts, mushroom omelets, lentils, etc. Deserts featuring blueberries, raspberries and chestnuts are also on the menu!

Quiet, friendly, spacious and demarcated pitches, quality bathroom facilities, volleyball, football, heated pool, badminton, snack, bread baked on-site, pastries, GR hiking trail from the campsite.

In the middle of nature, between pine forests and meadows, this beautiful house enjoys an exceptional environment without any vis-à-vis. Traditional mountain house, high-end and high-quality furnishings. House on 3 levels.

Quiet and wooded campsite facing the Leignecq waterbody. Ideal for fishing and hiking to discover nature. Caravan rental. Mobile homes. Possible motorhome reception (emptying area).

Our 180m² group chalet in the heart of the Ardèche mountain has 46 beds in 10 4-bed dorms and 3 3-bed dorms. Half-board available at the foot of the slopes and hiking trails.

Detached late 19th century farmhouse in a small village near the Loire gorges with adjoining enclosed courtyard below (50 m²). Ground floor: living room-kitchen (TV, wood stove, Internet access), wc. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (1 bed 140 each), 1 bedroom (2 beds 90), shower room, wc. Electric heating in supplement according to consumption. Wood for the stove provided in supplement: 15 €/week. Cleaning deposit: 70 €. Baby equipment: canvas bed, bathtub, high chair, booster seat. Independent garden - Garden furniture - Fenced area Nearby: Aurec at 3 km (medieval city, castle, outdoor activity resort with swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, all shops and services), Firminy and the heritage of Le Corbusier at 20 mn, Saint-Etienne at 30 mn. Very close to the Hermet ranch.