Discover Silhac, Ardèche, Rhône-Alpes: A natural retreat

Between narrow gorges, tunnels and viaducts, your cycling trip on the Dolce Via here follows the traces of the past. On your way, the old mills and silk weavers' workshops bear witness to the richness of the valley, which once welcomed many workers. The viewpoints on the Eyrieux are numerous and allow for beautiful contemplative pauses. Below the greenway, the calm waters of the river are an invitation to stop. Pont-de-Chervil is an ideal place for a refreshing moment halfway through the stage. You can walk further and further into the Eyrieux gorges, in the heart of an environment that sparkles with green and orange in the autumn, because here the chestnut tree is king.

Get on board the Mastrou, a genuine steam train, and follow the Doux Valley uphill to Lamastre then, all the way back, downhill to Tournon-sur-Rhône. Follow the directions to Saint-Félicien and stop at Arlebosc. 1. 12,4 km On leaving the village fork right signed up Boucieu-le-Roi. 2. 15,9 km Just before crossing the bridge of the river Doux, go straight on along the bottom valley road. 3. 21,5 km At the railway station turn left up towards the main road without crossing the river. 4. 21,9 km Follow the main road on the right side for a few kilometres. 5. 24,5 km Turn right onto the D534 towards Saint-Barthélémy-le-Plain. 6. 26.4 km As you enter Saint-Barthélémy-le-Plain, turn left onto the D238 towards Tournon-sur-Rhône7. 31.7 km Cross the bridge over the Doux to find the station on the other side.

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.

A lovely, long hike along the ridges round the Ormèze Valley Reach the centre of the village by the main road Cross the square and head opposite onto rue du Trappou leading to the church. 1 - Colombier le Jeune - 510 m Follow Le Serre 3.1 km Gilhoc sur Ormèze 4.5 km Go past the front of the church and down the street la calade to the fountain square. Go onto the path opposite between two walls, called pont des amoureux then down to the river where you cross the lovely little bridge.2 - Pont de Duron - 485 m Follow Le Serre 2.9 km Gilhoc sur Ormèze 6 km Keep on the small road through meadow and cultures going down to Ormèze. After crossing the lovely bridge over the river, the road goes up towards the hamlet of Bosc. Turn right onto a path going through the hamlet then go up through a wood of chestnut and pine trees. 3 - Le Serre - 550 m Follow Saint Sylvestre 5 km The path overlooks the glen of the stream Peyremaule then emerges into a grove of chestnut trees coming out at la Chapelle. Take the track going down facing the glen through orchards then woodland. When you get to the place called Bogiraud turn right immediately and follow the path along the hillside. 4 - Les Terres - 479 m Follow Turlet 2.3 km Colombier le Jeune 3.9 km When you come to the small road go uphill then leaving it behind you when you reach a path going straight ahead. 5 - Issartier - 430 m Follow Turlet 1.1 km St Barthélémy le Plain 7.7 km 6 - Blenon - 428 m Follow Turlet 700 m St Barthélémy le Plain 7.3 km Take the path emerging onto a small road. Turn left then immediately right onto the path going down into the woods and taking you to the river Ormèze. Careful when crossing the footbridge. 7 - Turlet - 380 m Follow Orion 3.2 km Boucieu le Roi 7.4 km The small road follows the river Ormèze. At the crossroads turn right onto the steep incline. The path becomes narrower and takes you into an oak tree grove then crosses a stream before going up through pine and chestnut trees. Come out of the wood and follow the path until you get to

La Voulte-sur-Rhône is the starting point of the Dolce Via route. You leave ViaRhôna to cycle into the Eyrieux valley in pursuit of the old locomotives. Your adventure in the footsteps of the old railway line begins in the middle of the peach orchards where you begin a spectacular and gentle climb up the valley to Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux. Add the view of the valley, its river, its villages perched on the other side and your ride becomes, from the first strokes of the pedals, an enchantment. And the journey has only just begun... The route is signposted "Dolce Via" and is laid out on a former railway line, alternating between greenways with gore (granite sand) or bituminous surfaces and low-traffic roads. The gradient is minimal (1%). The beautiful Corten steel railings (rusty appearance), not only aesthetic but particularly welcome to avoid any risk of falling along the many steep slopes of the route, are a reminder of the route's railway past. Be careful crossing the departmental road 120 when arriving at Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux before reaching the station.

MTB trail N°5 ranked in the red category by the French Cycling Federation. Please note: before crossing the Doux ford, ask about the water level! The trail runs from one bank of the Doux to the other, before crossing the cool, refreshing ford.

From the château of Arlebosc to the château of Bozas you can see a variety of different settings such as the refreshing banks of the river Doux or the numerous fruit farms and finally the woodland of Bois Madame gives you that lovely close-to-nature feeling. The walk starts at the « Info rando » information board. Cross the square and go down the steps to the main street. 1 - Arlebosc - 423 m Follow La Passerelle 2 km Boucieu le Roi 5 km Go down the little street then, at the cross, onto a path facing you, leading to the Château de Chazotte. After about 200m leave the main path behind you and turn right down into the woods, on a narrow, walled, rough track which leads to another small lane. Once on the lane, take the first path on the left taking you down to the river Doux. 2 - La Passerelle - 280 m Follow Boucieu le Roi 3 km The path goes alongside the river then turns off towards the road. Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn left uphill. When you reach the farm turn left onto the path running alongside the farm buildings then orchards. 3 - Grand Petit - 320m Follow Bozas 3.2 km Go up into the orchard. Once on the road turn right then first right onto a track taking you to Sapet.4 - Sapet - 470 m - Follow Bozas 1.3 km Carefully cross the main road and go up the track facing you.5 - La Garenne - 538 m - Follow Bozas 300 m Go through the hamlet la Garenne to the small road taking you to the village of Bozas.6- Bozas - 530 m - Follow Malaurier 2 km Saint Félicien 6,3 km Go down the small lane 7 - Bozas - 541 m - Follow La Combe 800 m Arlebosc 5.3 km Cross the stream. 8 - Ruisseau de Choisine - 530 m - Follow Malaurier 1.5 km Saint Félicien 5.8 km Go up a pleasant track taking you to a small road at La Combe. 9 - La Combe - 590 m - Follow Malgaray 3.7 km Arlebosc 4.5 km Follow the small road to the left then turn right when you get to the hamlet Gardon onto a low-walled track. Go through another hamlet then follow the small uphill lane. 10 - Saccary - 630 m - Follow Malgaray 2.1 km Arlebosc 2.9 km Go uphill a little then turn sharp right and go down to Les Morfins. Turn left just before the hamlet taking you over to the other side of the dale. When you come to an orchard go down the side then turn left to cross through it. Go below the house Jean Gros and follow the road. After the hamlet, at the crossroads, take the track facing you. 11- Malgaray - 473 m - Follow Arlebosc 800m Continue ahead downhill through orchards taking you back to the main square in Arlebosc.

An uphill climb through countryside will take you to Saccary. From there it’s downhill along narrow paths and easy-going tracks bringing you out on the edge of the river Doux. After crossing the river you then head up the other side called le Crestet through woods of chestnut trees then downhill through pine forests. Just before the final uphill incline a refreshing break awaits you when you cross the shallow waters of the river. 1 – Arlebosc Take the small uphill road at the end of the car park then go immediately onto the steep uphill incline passing through vineyards and orchards at the beginning.2 – Malgaray Turn right onto the level track. Cross the road onto a small lane leading to Jean Gros. Go past the hamlet and turn left up into vineyards. Go through the vineyards up the green slope of the dale. Just before the hamlet Morfins turn right uphill as far as Saccary where you come out of the forest. 3 – Saccary Turn right onto the small road then the path on the left a few hundred metres further on running along the side of terraces between hamlets. At Gardon,turn right then immediately left then right again between the low walls, onto the Randocroquis trail. Turn right onto the road then left and right again onto a path going uphill into woodland that becomes wider further on. At the end, turn left into the cherry tree grove. Turn right onto the road then left between fields. To your left a narrow and sporty path takes you down into pine trees.4 - La Garenne Turn right onto the road then left when you get to the new houses and head down between the fields until you reach the main road. Cross the road. 5 - Sapet Go down the small road becoming a wide track after the chicken coop. Go onto the small lane further down and continue downhill. Turn left between orchards just after Petit Chazotte. 6 - Grand Petit Turn right between the orchards and head towards the farm les Blanchettes. After the farm turn left onto the road. At the big crossroads below take the shaded path heading towards the football pitch going along the river Doux.7 - La Passerelle Go over the footbridge and up the slope opposite. Cross the railway lines and head uphill into woodland as far as Tincey. Turn left onto the main road then onto the small quite steep lane to the right just after the bottom of the dale. Head uphill towards the main road going from Tournon to Lamastre. Cross over, heading towards Rattier.8 – Rattier Take the slightly downhill path between orchards going into a lovely chestnut tree grove. You come out onto a small road leading down to Le Crestet. Carry on along the main road going from Tournon to Lamastre and turn left down the embankment onto the road leading to the village 9 - Le Crestet Go along the small lane passing below the public toilets. Turn second left onto the small road before bearing right when you reach les Girauds and heading down to the Vallée du Doux. The rough and rather technical track goes between orchards first then a pine forest as far as the river. Go across the shallow waters of the river. However, be careful to enquire beforehand about the water level here. Over the other side turn left and carry on along the fencing of horse pastures. Go through a rather rough section along the side of the rockface paying attention to the water level there again. Go up the steep incline round the back as far as the road running above the railway line. Head uphill on the road heading towards the village of Arlebosc. 10 - La Planta Go along the road on the right for a few hundred metres then turn left when you reach Sarzier. Go under the lovely stone farm porch then onto the paved lane taking you back to the village.

The trail stretches east of the village at the foot of the Bois Madame, crossing meadows, orchards and forests. It presents a variety of landscape, heritage and environmental points of interest with, in favorable weather conditions, an exceptional panorama of the Rhone Valley and Mont Blanc. The discovery through the drawing will allow an appropriation of these various elements by the visitor. It features a variety of landscape, heritage and environmental points of interest, with, in favorable weather conditions, an exceptional panorama of the Rhône Valley and Mont Blanc. Discovering the area through drawing will enable visitors to make the most of these various elements.

12km from Lamastre, the campsite of the Doux Valley, welcomes you in a wonderful green area at 800m from the village and vélorail. During your hiking or cycling, enjoy an exceptional site Located at the gates of the northern Ardèche, between Tournon-sur-Rhône and Lamastre in a rural and wooded setting, I will satisfy nature lovers, families and friends in search of conviviality, well-being and calm.

This church of St. John the Evangelist was consecrated in 1492 (when the village was in its heyday). The 17th century proved particularly disastrous: the church was destroyed, and even converted to a Protestant church for 30 years. Boucieu never regained the importance it had enjoyed in the 1400s. The church was rebuilt during the 1700s with donations from local lords, memorials to whom can be seen inside the church (tombstone and sculpted coats-of-arms). During the 1800s, the priest Pierre Vigne breathed new spiritual life into the place.

Low-cost hotel built in 2010 with the latest innovations. Our Ibis Budget Hotel stands on the edge of the southern Ardèche, 15 min from the Privas prefecture on the banks of the Rhône. Perfect location to go sightseeing and hiking in the Ardèche and the southern Drôme, just by the ViaRhôna bicycle route, going from Lake Geneva to the Med. The hotel is open 24 hours a day and offers a free car park, free wifi and has a restaurant.

The Ibis Loriol Le Pouzin Hotel brings together nature and modern architecture. It opened in 2010 in the perfect location at the foot of the Ardeche mountains, on the banks of the Rhône by the ViaRhôna cycle path (from Lake Geneva to the Med). 2 minutes’ drive from the ‘Autoroute du Soleil A7’ motorway exit 16, and 15 minutes’ drive to the main town Privas. Ideal departure point for visiting Ardeche, its gorges, Drôme provençale (southern Drôme). Open 24 hours a day. 41 rooms on offer, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, 1 free private parking area and free wifi.

The Ibis Loriol Le Pouzin Hotel brings together nature and modern architecture and is the perfect location at the foot of the Ardeche mountains, on the banks of the Rhône by the ViaRhôna cycle path (from Lake Geneva to the Med). 2 minutes’ drive from the ‘Autoroute du Soleil A7’ motorway exit 16 and 15 minutes’ drive to the main town Privas. Ideal departure point for visiting Ardeche, its gorges, Drôme Provençale (southern Drôme). Open 24 hours a day. 41 rooms on offer, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, 1 free private parking area and free wifi.

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, 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.

On the edge of the Corniche du Rhône panoramic road, the Gîte Rural is located in the hamlet of La Ferme de Simondon. Cozy atmosphere guaranteed with local stones, warm furniture and an environment close to nature. For 4 to 6 people. RC: large equipped kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, gas hob, kettle-coffee maker-toaster), living room with insert communicating in the 2 rooms and TV (convertible sofa for 2 people), bathroom with WC. Upstairs: 1 bedroom with double bed and 1 small attic bedroom with bunk beds. Shaded terrace in front of the gîte. In the heart of the Ardèche verte region, 15 minutes from Tournon sur Rhone, Ferme de Simondon is an 18th-century hamlet entirely dedicated to hospitality. You'll find donkeys, ewes, lambs and chickens for the pleasure of young and old alike! Gites, chambres d'hôtes and family campsites are here to welcome you in a friendly, family atmosphere. Panoramic views of the Rhône valley and Vercors, heated swimming pool in season, playgrounds and games room available, departure point for walks. Dogs not allowed in the Gîte Rural. Bakery and shops in the village. Department stores in Tournon sur Rhône 10km away. Grocery-bar on campsite open in season: bread orders in July-August, cold drinks, craft beer, local produce, possibility of buying eggs and vegetables from the garden, etc. The "La Ferme de Simondon" restaurant welcomes you to share a meal and a convivial moment, in a privileged setting with panoramic views over the Rhône Valley and the Vercors. Sleeps 4 to 6. Ground floor: large, fully-equipped kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, gas hob, kettle, coffeemaker, toaster), living room with fireplace connecting the 2 rooms and TV (sofa bed for 2), shower room with WC. Upstairs: 1 bedroom with double bed and 1 small attic bedroom with bunk beds. Private terrace in front of the gîte.

Tent Lodge equipped with stove, table, chairs and 1 double bed and 2 beds 1 pers. No heating. In a family campground with 27 sites. Common sanitary facilities with campers. Heated pool from April to September. Playground, game room and restaurant. An unusual accommodation, the Tente Lodge will seduce you with its charm and privileged location, with a breathtaking view. You'll find all the comforts you need for sleeping (beds, undersheets, pillows and comforters provided: but be sure to bring your own sheets!), cooking (fridge, induction hob, microwave, filter coffee maker and electric kettle, pots and crockery), and equipment (table and chairs inside, outdoor seating on the terrace). Sanitary facilities nearby for washing up, showers and WCs. No heating and no pets allowed. La Ferme de Simondon is an 18th-century hamlet entirely dedicated to hospitality. You'll find donkeys, ewes, lambs, hens and roosters to delight young and old alike! Gites, B&Bs and family campsites are here to welcome you in a friendly atmosphere. Panoramic views of the Rhône Valley and Vercors, access to the heated swimming pool in season (mid-May to mid-September, weather permitting), playground and games room available, departure point for walks... Grocery-bar open in season: bread orders in July and August, cold drinks, craft beer and local wines, ice creams and local products, garden vegetables, farm eggs, etc. As soon as it reopens, the Restaurant "la Ferme de Simondon" will welcome you on site, to share a meal and a convivial moment.

Small, family-friendly campsite with 27 pitches and views of the Vercors mountain range. Heated pool, restaurant. Spacious pitches on 3 terraces and play areas for kids and adults. In the heart of green Ardèche, 15 minutes from Tournon sur Rhone (30 min Valence, 1h Lyon), Ferme de Simondon is an 18th-century hamlet entirely dedicated to hospitality. You'll find donkeys, ewes, lambs and chickens for the enjoyment of young and old alike! Gites, B&Bs and a family campsite are here to welcome you in a friendly atmosphere. Panoramic views over the Rhône valley and the Vercors, heated swimming pool in season (mid-May to mid-September, weather permitting), playgrounds and games room for young and old (table soccer, ping pong, reading, etc.), departure point for walks... At an altitude of 500 metres, the 3-star Ferme de Simondon campsite offers spacious grassy pitches, from 120 to 300 m2. The sanitary block is equipped with a shower for people with reduced mobility. In the heart of nature, the campsite is the starting point for numerous walks and hikes (mountain biking, hiking, etc.). Located on the GR 42, we welcome our hiking friends! We also offer 3 "tents" for 4 people, equipped with real beds and all the necessary comforts (kitchenette, fridge, tables and chairs...). Free Wifi Internet access, Grocery-bar open in season: bread orders in July and August, cold drinks, craft beer, local produce, vegetables from the garden, eggs from the farm, etc. As soon as it reopens, the Ferme de Simondon restaurant will welcome you on site, to share a meal and a convivial moment, in a privileged setting. SIGHTSEEING IN THE REGION: Petit Train de l'Ardèche (steam train visiting the Doux gorges) and Vélorail, Valrhôna, Château de Tournon, Palais Facteur Cheval, Peaugres Safari, Jardin des petits trains ardéchois (Ardèche in miniature!), 1001 Cornes, Caves (Soyons, Chorange, Chauvet...), Water activities (Etoile Parc, Slide Parc, Aquarock Aventure, etc.), cellar visits (Delas, Cave de Tain, Chapoutier, independent winegrowers' cellars) ETC ETC!!!!

Désaignes is over 2000 years old and was in its prime in the Middle Ages. The village is still teeming with relics: the remnants of a 12th century fortress, a 14th century château, ramparts and 3 of the 4 gateways to the village. The vestiges are ramparts, three gates - Bourg de l'Holme gate, Janot gate and the oven or Fornate gate bearing the Retourtour family coat of arms -, the 14thC. castle and its keep, the Romanesque church. Then the Huguenots period, strongly linked to the village history with the Protestant church. Désaignes, which is a listed village since 1972, is located in a hilly countryside, a paradise for walking, horse riding and the discovery of botany.

The old village of Beauchastel clings to a rocky outcrop and towers over the meeting point between the Rhône and Eyrieux. It is laid out at different levels under the dungeon and, like so many medieval towns, was protected by a city wall. Grand'rue (main street), the former royal road, went up through the Eyrieux valley at a respectful distance form the impetuous river. In the early 20th century, it was the business district of the village. The number and diversity of shops and workshops revealed the importance of Beauchastel: 800 people lived here in 1901! The village was also the venue for fairs four times a year. All occasions for the entire region to engage in trade. The theatre : The Catholic cemetery was found here until 1980. Today this remarkable environment is used as a stage for all the artists performing throughout the summer season: concerts, theatre etc. The dungeon : Bellum Castellum, (beautiful castle) was first mentioned in 1179. Today, the ruins isolated from the square dungeon dominate the old village. The building that dates back to the 12th century has no visible opening. Nothing remains of the wall or other buildings that accompanied this tower at the beginning of the 17th century. The castle was already then described as ruined. A sculptor : From 1905 to 1944, Alphonse Gurlhie, lived in Beauchastel. Practicing an atypical popular expressive art, this unusual person made a garden exposing his "totem poles" that feature a colourful bestiary that prefigures "art brut".

Castle (14th-15th century). Renaissance style, destroyed by fire at the end of the Second World War. Princes' Chapel a classified historical monument (17th century).

The Printegarde nature reserve is a special place for nature lovers. On this bird migration route, you can discover great crested grebes, mallards and beavers. 14 km possible for mountain bikes. pushchairs OK. Situated between the departments of Ardèche and Drôme, on this migration route for many birds, the walk takes you around the island while discovering the wildlife: great crested grebes, mallards, black kites... but also beavers, coypu...

Boucieu le Roi's heyday was in the late 15th century when Pont du Roi bridge was built over the Doux (listed as a Monument Historique). The bridge was built upstream from another, so-called "Roman" bridge. The bridge was built to provide a link with the northern Vivarais region. The bridge has three arches and two abutments.

The building flanked by a watch tower bears testament to the height of Boucieu in the 15th and 16th centuries after Philippe le Bel founded a royal court of justice for the Upper Vivarais area (bailiwick). Closed to the general public. The Maison du Bailli is listed as a Historic Monument. The Bailiwick Court judges all cases of high justice (crimes), royal cases (disputes between lords or between the lord and the king), and judges on appeal.

Pierre Vigne (1670-1740) was a missionary priest who settled in Boucieu le Roi in 1712 where he saw a topographical similarity with Jerusalem. He built a way of the cross with 39 crucifixes in the village and surrounding countryside. in 1715n he founded the Congregation of sisters of Saint Sacrement. The sisters will welcome you for a tour of the museum which reunites objects bearing witness to the missionary's work and faith all year around by appointment.

This church of St. John the Evangelist was consecrated in 1492 (when the village was in its heyday). The 17th century proved particularly disastrous: the church was destroyed, and even converted to a Protestant church for 30 years. Boucieu never regained the importance it had enjoyed in the 1400s. The church was rebuilt during the 1700s with donations from local lords, memorials to whom can be seen inside the church (tombstone and sculpted coats-of-arms). During the 1800s, the priest Pierre Vigne breathed new spiritual life into the place.

Exhibition at the entrance of the village about the local history. Free entrance.

The village stands between Tournon and Lamastre overlooking one of the Doux's twists and turns. The former capital of the Haut-Vivarais was made a bailiwick by the King of France, Philippe-le-Bel until 1565, hence the name Boucieu-le-Roi. In 1291, King Philip "le Bel" made Boucieu the seat of a bailiwick court, it's a royal court of justice extending over the whole of the Haut Vivarais and made it a royal town that was directly under his authority (hence the name Boucieu-le-Roi). Free land until its replacement by Annonay in 1565, Boucieu-le-Roi had the King and various "coseigneurs" as its lord. The village was deeply marked by Pierre Vigne (1670-1740), missionary priest of Vivarais, whose tomb is in the church. Arriving in 1712 in Boucieu where he decided to stop after seeing topographical similarities with Jerusalem, he founded the Order of the "Saint Sacrement" there in 1715. His missionary work is perpetuated throughout the world thanks to the Sisters of the "Saint Sacrement" , a congregation born in Boucieu-le-Roi. Pierre Vigne was beatified on 3 October 2004 by Pope John Paul II. Saint John’s Church The Evangelist: Consecrated in 1492 it was partly destroyed during the Wars of Religion (16th century) and then restored in the 17th century. Of the early church only the central part of the facade remains. In this church, a place of pilgrimage, the “Blessed Pierre Vigne” rests. The Bailiff’s House: Listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments since 1927, this beautiful house with its corbelled turret was the seat of the Royal Court of Justice. Boucieu is also the place where the velorail starts for an original discover of the gorge of the Doux. In 1291, King Philippe le Bel made Boucieu the seat of a bailliage court, i.e. a royal court of justice covering the entire Haut Vivarais region, and made it a royal town reporting directly to him (hence the name Boucieu-le-Roi). A freehold land until it was replaced by Annonay in 1565, Boucieu-le-Roi's lords were the King and various co-lords. The village was deeply influenced by Pierre Vigne (1670-1740), a missionary priest from the Vivarais region, whose tomb is in the church. Arriving in Boucieu in 1712, where he decided to stop after seeing topographical similarities with Jerusalem, he founded the Order of the Blessed Sacrament in 1715. His missionary work continues around the world thanks to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a congregation born in Boucieu-le-Roi. Pierre Vigne was beatified on October 3, 2004 by Pope John Paul II. Saint-Jean L'évangéliste church: consecrated in 1492, it was partly destroyed during the Wars of Religion (16th century), then restored in the 17th century. All that remains of the original church is the central part of the façade. Blessed Pierre Vigne is buried in the church, which is a place of pilgrimage. La maison du Bailli: Listed as an Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments historiques since 1927, this beautiful house with its corbelled turret was the seat of the royal court of justice.

Mag and his team welcome you in a family and authentic spirit to offer you colourful traditional regional dishes "made in house" which will make you discover the numerous specialities of our wonderful Ardèche.

Traditional cooking.

Pizzas - gratins - Turkish specialities - desserts. Can be eaten in, taken away or delivered. Order on site, by phone or via the website (online menu).

We have a colourful, spacious restaurant and are also happy to deliver meals to businesses and provide home catering (buffets for family get-togethers...). We also have a room to hire for seminars.

Come and discover our pizzas, salads and ravioli gratins In the small hamlet of Brune, come and discover our menu, carefully prepared by Jezza. Our pizzas, salads and ravioli gratins are prepared using fresh local produce.

PIZZA TO GO three pizza sizes: 29 cm, 40 cm and 50 cm

Takeaway pizzas with more than 40 different pizzas and 4 sizes on offer (28, 33, 40 and 50 cm) And a wide choice of drinks Fresh pizza dough

12km from Lamastre, the campsite of the Doux Valley, welcomes you in a wonderful green area at 800m from the village and vélorail. During your hiking or cycling, enjoy an exceptional site Located at the gates of the northern Ardèche, between Tournon-sur-Rhône and Lamastre in a rural and wooded setting, I will satisfy nature lovers, families and friends in search of conviviality, well-being and calm.

Low-cost hotel built in 2010 with the latest innovations. Our Ibis Budget Hotel stands on the edge of the southern Ardèche, 15 min from the Privas prefecture on the banks of the Rhône. Perfect location to go sightseeing and hiking in the Ardèche and the southern Drôme, just by the ViaRhôna bicycle route, going from Lake Geneva to the Med. The hotel is open 24 hours a day and offers a free car park, free wifi and has a restaurant.

A charming 2* hotel with fully-equipped rooms across the ViaRhôna bicycle route and 3km from the Loriol motorway exit between Valence and Montélimar. Ride on the bicycle path La Payre, up to Privas.

The Ibis Loriol Le Pouzin Hotel brings together nature and modern architecture. It opened in 2010 in the perfect location at the foot of the Ardeche mountains, on the banks of the Rhône by the ViaRhôna cycle path (from Lake Geneva to the Med). 2 minutes’ drive from the ‘Autoroute du Soleil A7’ motorway exit 16, and 15 minutes’ drive to the main town Privas. Ideal departure point for visiting Ardeche, its gorges, Drôme provençale (southern Drôme). Open 24 hours a day. 41 rooms on offer, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, 1 free private parking area and free wifi.

The Ibis Loriol Le Pouzin Hotel brings together nature and modern architecture and is the perfect location at the foot of the Ardeche mountains, on the banks of the Rhône by the ViaRhôna cycle path (from Lake Geneva to the Med). 2 minutes’ drive from the ‘Autoroute du Soleil A7’ motorway exit 16 and 15 minutes’ drive to the main town Privas. Ideal departure point for visiting Ardeche, its gorges, Drôme Provençale (southern Drôme). Open 24 hours a day. 41 rooms on offer, 1 restaurant, 1 bar, 1 free private parking area and free wifi.

Low-cost hotel built in 2010 with the latest innovations. Our Ibis Budget Hotel stands on the edge of the southern Ardèche, 15 minutes from the Privas prefecture on the banks of the Rhône. Perfect location to go sightseeing and hiking in the Ardèche and the southern Drôme, just by the ViaRhôna bicycle route, going from Lake Geneva to the Med. The hotel is open 24 hours a day and offers a free car park, free wifi and has a restaurant.

In the "village de caractère" of Boucieu-le-roi, the 85 m2 gite "La Fenière" is housed in a 17th century farmhouse. The gîte is on 2 levels: 2 bedrooms open onto a mezzanine with 2 90cm beds per room. Fitted kitchen, living room with 2 sofas plus a 140cm convertible, separate toilet and shower room. Fitted kitchen equipped with 4-burner hob, microwave oven, washing machine and dishwasher, fridge, freezer. Bed linen provided free of charge, as well as 1st breakfast to be prepared at the gîte.

Marielle and Fredéric provide accommodation in keeping with nature, animals and the seasons. Eco-friendly: vegetable garden, producer to consumer channels, solar energy and waste recycling.

This small house in the hamlet, for two people, restored with taste and simplicity welcomes you in peacefully. Rest assured, breathtaking views of the Vercors and the Southern Alps.

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.