Chateau de Boisson: unique explorations in Allegre-les-fumades

A walk “by stone and wood”, through time, past ancient vestiges and ancestral know-how. Go uphill on the road and past Meyrannes school. At the bridge over Montagnac gully, continue straight ahead, then fork right. A path starts between the houses at the top of the village. A steep path leads you quickly to Montgrillet, which it enters through an olive grove. Go past the disused quarry above a large lime-kiln. Your footpath climbs on the right to a  dry-stone hut. Continue going uphill to Montgrillet on the same path between two walls, which cuts through an oak grove. Turn left towards La Font-de-Bourboul on a path that is paved to begin with. Retrace your steps, walk alongside the Bourboul brook and then climb the wooden steps. Go uphill and turn right onto your original outbound path.

The Concluses are long natural gorges and rocky corridors carved out over time by the Aiguillon river. Discover an exceptional panorama and ecosystem. Departure from Lussan from the parking lot at the foot of the village. Head for "Les Concluses" on the D259, following the "Le Vallen" hiking sign for 1.3 km. Then take the right-hand path for 1.6km towards the Prade sign. Turn right and follow the signs for Les Concluses for 2.2km. Turn left and follow the Concluses interpretation trail, which will take you to the viewpoint where you can observe the panorama. Return to Lussan by turning back. From the Concluses parking lot, follow the "l'Espesviel" sign for 1.3km. Go straight on towards "la Grande Croisière" for 300m, then join "la Clapeyrolle" via the D643 for 600m. Turn right to follow "Lac de Mercouire" for 1.4km. Turn left, then right onto the D143 for 1.4km. Take the track on the left to join the "Gammeile" sign, then turn right to take the D143 back up to the village parking lot. Do not venture into the Aiguillon riverbed during periods of high water, thunderstorms or from January 15 to June 30. Some sections are more strenuous than others, requiring you to negotiate rocks. Some slippery passages in wet weather on the lower section.

The Concluses de Lussan is an exceptional site, with its rugged, lunar appearance. The extraordinary view of the rocky escarpments and cavities in the river bed give the site its full measure and splendor. Departure from Lussan from the Concluses parking lot. Follow the path down to the Portail des Concluses, the last stage of the trail. The return journey takes the opposite route. Ecosystems, geology, human occupation - all themes illustrated by reading tables along the way.

A short walk to do with the family starting from the hamlet of Chadouillet in the town of Saint-André-de-Cruzières. P – From the Place du Planet, go to the signpost for Chadouillet. Chadouillet - Follow Les Courpatières 1,3 km ().Take the first left on the Chanisse path. Continue on the small tarmac road that becomes a track. Cross the bridge and follow the path bordered by low walls. Les Courpatières - Follow Carissoules 0,5km. Take the path on the right, then on the left to go down through the oak trees towards the Cotepatière resurgence. When you reach the river bed, follow it for a few metres on the left, then go up a path on the right. Carissoules - Follow Chadouillet 0,9km. Turn right onto the path from which you can see the bell tower of Saint-André-de-Cruzières, and return to the starting point

Artistic creations and information on the ecosystem. Trail proposed by the "De quoi on se mêle" association. "Find a way to express in an artistic, joyful and accessible way the dynamics of the processes that transform our universe. To implement the Elements, to assemble them, to create interactions to produce material effects, silhouettes, surfaces, mechanisms in movement, why not sounds...To create a resonance between the imagined installation and the expression of the Elements in the surrounding landscape."

You can see the Divols and Abrits dolmens on this circuit that’s accessible for the whole family. P – From the car park, head towards the sign Les Mourgues. Les Mourgues - Follow Coste de Boucher () 1,6 km. Coste de Boucher - Follow Les Divols 1,1 km. Les Divols - Follow Les Mourgues 1,4 km.

Artistic creations and information on the ecosystem. Trail proposed by the "De quoi on se mêle" association. "Follow the path lined with artistic installations to contemplate a landscape, a change of slope or direction, observe traces, give a framework to a vision of the scrubland. Take a break to consult the engraved boards with free and sensitive views written by volunteers from the village on the 5 biotopes crossed.

The enchanting Bois de Païolive is one of the Ardeche’s strangest curiosities. This ancient oak forest of exceptional heritage value with its landscape and biodiversity is a natural labyrinth.  P – From Les Clairières car park, follow the green signs.     Les Clairières car park - Follow the sign to Circuit de la Vierge 0,1 km.

Immerse yourself in the lower Cévennes, between sweet-chestnut groves and maquis scrubland, as you explore the Galeizon valley and the plains of Languedoc. From the car park, go downhill on the road. A few metres after the first bend, turn left and go downhill on a path to reach the road to Peyraube. At the reservoir, go downhill on the road and take the track on the left before entering Peyraube. Continue on this track and pass in front of Les Pièces. Before Les Combes, at the sign for Le Flaquier, take the path on the left towards Les Cabassettes. Go uphill into the chestnut grove, walk in front of Le Flaquier to the second ruin and continue on the path to join up with a track. Turn left onto this track to reach the D 632 road. Turn left onto the road and continue to its crossroads with the D 32. Turn right onto the D 32 for 400 m, then take the path on the left to climb to the Col des Cabassettes pass. At the pass, take the path on the left that leads you through the Roc Troué (notched rock), past the dolmen of the same name and to the D 32. Take the lane towards Peyraube to return to the car park.

Cycle store and repair shop for all types of bikes, including electric. Rental of road, city, mountain, electric and muscle bikes. Located in the Cèze valley, take advantage of the various services offered by the WGP bike store Bicycles, whether conventional or electrically assisted, require maintenance to extend their life. Passionate and professional, we repair and maintain all types of bikes. The store is fully equipped to guarantee fast, efficient service. The WGP repair shop puts at your service the advice and experience of top-level cycling, so that you can benefit from quality repairs thanks to the know-how acquired as a professional racing cyclist, then as a mechanic for a professional cycling team, as well as a mechanic for the German national team. We prefer to use quality tools specific to all bike models, and carry out diagnostics for appropriate maintenance and repair solutions. Our services can be summed up in flexible formulas, according to customer requirements. The WGP bicycle store and repair workshop offers you ..: - Sale of road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, electric assistance bikes, Dutch bikes. Distributor of WILIER, BIANCHI, GAZELLE, VÉLO-DE-VILLE, GITANE and PEUGEOT brands. - Sale of WGP bikes by custom order - Fully customizable assembly of WGP bikes - Rental of muscle bikes and electric-assist mountain bikes, city bikes, mountain bikes and SUVs - Postural study - Repair, maintenance, overhaul and assembly services for all types of bikes (road, gravel, mountain bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, electric-assist bikes, bmx, Dutch bikes etc.). → Renovation of bicycles of all makes → Bike cleaning service → Brake and derailleur adjustment → Maintenance of forks and shocks → Wheel stripping → Hub and rim assembly And any other possible service on a bike The workshop also caters for holidaymakers, offering them a fast pick-up service for repairs to their bikes. Foreigners who don't speak French can communicate in English or Spanish.

Our hotel and restaurant will give you a warm welcome no matter how long you stay. 15km from Pont d'Arc Valley and 8km from from the Cèze Valley on the Aven d'Orgnac site. Approval pending for the "Tourisme et Handicap" label (visual and mental disability).

If you like team games, strategy games or “war” games, paintball is for you! On a dedicated field, we welcome you on reservation, for a 1-hour game, where all the material and equipment will be provided.

Between the Cévennes and Provence, the Pierre & Vacances village of Le Rouret nestles in a spectacular natural environment that’s perfect for a revitalising holiday. It stretches over an 80-hectare estate planted with southern vegetation.

Specialists in riding courses from 1 to 10 days and day treks with swimming in the Chassezac (1hr/2hr/1 day). Pony rides. Riding lessons from 2 to 3 hours or all day. Sports riding - dressage - obstacles - cross-country Also 1 day riding trips with a swim in het Chassezac.

Very close to the resurgence of Font Vive, in a place benefiting from absolute calm and an ideal location, to explore South Ardèche. At Villa Font Vive, we take as much care of our guests as we do of the environment

A former school in the village of Les Borels, La maison de l'escalade and the gîte de Païolive are located 15 minutes' walk from the river Chassezac, in the sensitive natural area of the Bois de Païolive and a stone's throw from the start of hiking and mountain biking trails. Our family-run gîte welcomes you all year round. Our establishment is Jeunesse et Sport approved. Possibility of renting by the room, several rooms or the whole gîte. Composition : - 32 beds divided into 4 rooms for 5 people and 3 rooms for 4 people. - fully equipped kitchen - large common room - full sanitary facilities - outside terrace - car park

14th century farmhouse converted into a Hotel and Restaurant. Large 180m² vaulted dining room with terrace . Diverse menus and traditional dishes.

Compact 9-hole golf course, 1282m par 29. A fast, technical course in pleasant, peaceful surroundings. Holes range from 52 to 301m. Large 280m driving range. Independent pro on site. Grill and bar on site 7/7. A fast, technical course in pleasant, peaceful surroundings. Holes range from 52 to 301 metres. Large 280 m-long driving range. Independent pro on site. Grill and bar open 7/7. in season and Tuesday to Sunday out of season.

Le Montgrillet is the hillock above the village. The population of Meyrannes used to be overwhelmingly farmers, who lived on what they grew. Le Montgrillet is exposed to the sun and close to the village, and was the ideal spot for farming. Evidence for this can be seen all along the path. The grove of olive trees above the path indicates one of the crops once grown in Meyrannes, along with grapes and mulberry trees (for leaves to feed to silkworms). (B. Mathieu)  

This structure was built using dry-stoning techniques (i.e. without binder) and was once used by the farmer to store his harvest, tidy away his tools or take shelter when a storm about to burst did not leave him enough time to return home. The builder chose to make his hut back onto a terrace, so as to economise on one wall and save space. On this sloping land, efficiency is of the essence: the farmer has to make the most of every cultivatable square metre. Terrace walls built from stones serve to create horizontal plots, remove stones from the land and prevent erosion. (B. Mathieu)

Au pied des Cévennes, les Jardins Ethnobotaniques de la Gardie mettent en scène une partie du patrimoine local, en lien avec les plantes sauvages et cultivées. Entouré de nature, découvrez les variétés du Verger mémoire, la parcelle à céréales anciennes, le potager d'époque médiévale, le Jardin médicinal des Simples ainsi que le verger fruitier. A proximité de la serre bioclimatique, visitez le jardin botanique méditerranéen, la reconstitution d'un rucher. Les Jardins Ethnobotaniques présentent également les activités humaines sur le mazet vigneron et son four à pain, le site minier métallifère et l'espace Charbonnière. Plus qu'un espace de découverte, les Jardins offrent des zones de détente aux abords de la source de la Gardie et des tables de pique-nique à l'ombre de grands chênes. Probablement partagerez vous les anecdotes des bénévoles de l'association ARC'Avène qui entretiennent les Jardins depuis plus de 20 ans.

Take a break in front of Fan's castle, in this green space near a spring that feeds the wash-house.

This is a magnificent Mediterranean interpretation of Niwaki, the ancestral Japanese art of pruning. Pruned into clouds, the native trees and shrubs in this topiary garden evoke the garrigue, hills and valleys of the surrounding countryside. A passionate gardener, Thierry patiently guides the trees and sculpts the shrubs to create transparencies, perspectives and magnificent views of the impressive panorama. To visit the Jardin des Buis is to take a look at a microcosm of the attentive gardener, where diversity and plant density stimulate biodiversity. The gardener's role is to regulate the blossoming and good health of the plants. The natural stone cooling pond structures the 400m2 garden. It is the unit of measurement for the architecture of a spectacular, majestic and living landscape, maintained with the desire to achieve formal perfection. A rainwater tank supplies the water needed for watering. Organic amendments are used to maintain the quality of the draining soil. Garden management is pragmatic and ecological.

This 2.2 hectare park is ecologically managed with the aim of promoting bio-diversity in the city. This off-center park of 2.2 hectares is ecologically managed with the aim of promoting bio-diversity in the city. Educational and attractive, you can discover the fauna and flora by walking through the olive grove, the plane tree grove, the rock garden planted with Mediterranean and aromatic species, the fruit tree orchard and the wooded area where you can find insect shelters and nesting boxes.

Museum park, small French garden with a beautiful collection of dahlias. In the city center. Information Museum 04 66 86 30 40. Children's playground (2 to 10 years). Playground for children from 2 to 10 years old. Leisure park "Citiparc" with attractions and animations.

Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology. Archaeological pieces from the Middle Paleolithic to the Bronze Age and the Iron Age are on display. There is also a collection of paintings from the 16th century. Founded in 1889 and installed in the Hôtel de Pellerin since 1967, the Musée du Colombier presents collections covering a vast period from prehistory to 20th century art. Important donations of paintings and sculptures in the 19th and early 20th centuries have enabled the museum to build up a collection of works of great importance, including the Triptych of the Holy Trinity by Jean Bellegambe and two allegories by Pieter Brueghel de Velours. In the second half of the 20th century, the archaeological collections were considerably expanded, until today they constitute a remarkable collection, testimony to the human occupation of the Alès region from prehistoric times to the medieval period. The Dovecote Museum is nestled in a beautiful 18th century mansion, with a French garden decorated with a beautiful rock garden.

One of the many parks of the city of Alès At the foot of the Vauban Fort, which dominates the city, lie the Bosquet gardens, with playgrounds for children and public benches under century-old trees. This park has a rose garden, a magnificent avenue of hydrangeas of different varieties, fountains and shaded areas for relaxation. The novelty: "Les Terrasses du Bosquet": ethnobotanical and acclimatization garden. It is a place of 3000 m² of which 2000 m² of gardens are dedicated to botanical studies and knowledge sharing. The Terrasses du Bosquet are divided into different areas and offer visitors an overview of the gardening methods of yesterday and today. You will be able to discover, among others, the garden of Marie, the medieval garden and two acclimatization gardens. Free access.

The many varieties of peonies and old roses share the paths of this pleasure garden. Spring is the best time for flowering. Open from 8 am to 6 pm. Information Museum 04 66 86 98 69.

Bar-Restaurant open every day, in the shade. Come and try Céline's coconut chicken on Thursday evenings. Reservations are recommended for people from outside the campsite. Main course - Hamburger - Salad - Rib steak - Fresh pizza

With family or friends, enjoy our traditional and local cuisine, our pizzas and our themed evenings at the height of the season, in a pleasant setting.

Traditional restaurant that welcomes groups. Come and enjoy the beautiful view over the Ardèche mountains from our panoramic dining room.

Quality restaurant in a nice setting between the terrace and the pool

The Bistrot de Malbosc offers local cuisine based on fresh local produce. Exceptional meats and traditional Ardèche recipes. All homemade! Located in the far south of the Ardèche region, on the border with the Gard, Lullia and Jérémy welcome you to their bistro, offering an incomparable view of the Monts d'Ardèche and the Cévennes, while serving local cuisine based on fresh local produce and exceptional meats.

Just 10 km from Les Vans, you can hear the wood fire crackling, look at the menu of pizzas and grilled meats and enjoy a good time at the C4. 10km from Les Vans. Enjoy pizzas and grilled meats on the riverside.

At La Finca we welcome you from lunch to dinner in a cosy setting. Taste 100% Ardéchois products, discover our boutique of French designers, and if you're short of time, enjoy our takeaway products. We hope to see you soon!

Cooking as seasons go by, favoring local produces.

Camping La Plage, your authentic nature holidays in the Gard. La Plage campsite, in the Gard, close to the Ardèche Gorges and at the foot of the Cévennes, welcomes you for your family and friendly holidays in a preserved natural setting of 2 wooded hectares, on the banks of the Cèze river, with direct access to its large private beach. Enjoy your holiday in a tent, caravan or camper van on a large pitch by the river, or choose a more exotic stay in a 30 m² canvas Victoria Lodge.

Les Terrasses du Roc is an eco-responsible gîte-hostel for up to 50 guests in a typical Gard village in the Cèze valley, between Barjac and Goudargues, close to the 4 listed Gard villages. A true base camp for your stay in the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône, this new-style gîte hostel is open and accessible to all. Entirely new, it has 6 bedrooms, a family kitchen, a dining room, an activity room and 2 magnificent terraces overlooking the Verdières woods. Les Terrasses du Roc remains open to individuals until November 1, and all year round to groups of 5 to 47 people. During the winter months, associations, companies and craftsmen often need accommodation for their teams. So why not take advantage of our half-board and full-board formulas and gather your forces in our reception hall! With an innovative concept inspired by "new generation" youth hostels, this new eco-responsible establishment has just been awarded the "Gites de France" 3 épis label and the "clef verte", the first sustainable tourism label for tourist accommodation!

Located in the commune of Goudargues, we welcome you from the beginning of April to the end of September. Riverside campsite. Campsite rated 2 stars and classified as a natural camping area. The campsite and natural area are on the banks of the river and are set in a 30-hectare estate, with swimming, sports, pétanque and restaurants... Everything you need for an unforgettable holiday with family, friends or alone. - Private beach - Large pitches - Natural setting - Catering, sports and fitness services are available even during the low season. - Rental of 3 mobile homes, 2 lodges without sanitary facilities and 2 lodges with sanitary facilities. - New sanitary facilities with disabled cabin and family cabin.

Our hotel and restaurant will give you a warm welcome no matter how long you stay. 15km from Pont d'Arc Valley and 8km from from the Cèze Valley on the Aven d'Orgnac site. Approval pending for the "Tourisme et Handicap" label (visual and mental disability).

A natural and relaxing campsite on the banks of the Cèze. Situated in the Gard region near the tourist village of Goudargues in the heart of the Cèze valley, on a flat plot of almost 4 hectares, Camping Les Amarines has an accessible entrance with wide paths where you can move around without difficulty. All the staff are happy to welcome you to a landscaped and shaded campsite offering comfortable mobile homes and large pitches in a calm and relaxing environment. With private access to the river and a heated swimming pool and a 26°C wellness pool you can relax and enjoy the Mediterranean climate all season long. Here your children can move around safely on foot or by bike. "A private beach by the river, family entertainment, special care given to the cleanliness of the site, services open all season, shops and villages accessible by bike are the assets of our campsite." Florence, Alain and Valentin

Discover the Gîte Romarin, a self-contained gîte for 5 people in an old farmhouse with a garden terrace, antique floor tiles and period furniture. The Romarin gîte comprises a bedroom with a 140cm bed, an alcove with 1 90cm bed and an alcove with a 140cm bed, a fully-equipped kitchen opening onto a living room with a 140cm sofa bed, a bathroom with washbasin, shower and separate toilet. The terrace is private and furnished with a table, chairs and barbecue.

Nestling in the heart of the Le Rouret estate, the SOWELL Family Le Vallon residence offers 50 comfortable flats and a host of facilities and services for all the family. It's the ideal address for a family holiday in total freedom. SOWELL FAMILY Le Vallon has 50 flats, comprising studios for 2/3 people and air-conditioned 2-room apartments for 4 people, with a fully-equipped kitchenette opening onto the living room, a bathroom with bath and WC, TV and Wi-Fi connection. During your stay, you'll enjoy a wide range of leisure activities: - 650m² water park with wild river with buoys, - 350m² swimming pool (open in July and August), - Entertainment for adults and children's clubs for children aged 3 months to 17 years in July and August, - Team sports pitches, - Activities at extra cost (mini-golf, tennis courts and courses, children's clubs, archery, riding school, bowling, cinema, etc.) - SPA with swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool bath, located opposite the residence. For a 100% relaxing holiday, opt for the All Inclusive package! You'll enjoy more pleasures while keeping your holiday budget under control. SOWELL Family Le Vallon is the ideal address for family-friendly holidays.

Whether you choose to pitch your tent, rent a mobile home or a chalet… you will enjoy a real nature and family campsite and take a well-earned rest at “La Source” Campsite in Southern Ardèche. The La Source campsite is situated 300m from the picturesque village of Berrias and Casteljau, a neighbouring village where quietness and gentle way of life prevail as the little stream of Berre slowly flows at the end of the campsite. An authentic village with its beautiful stone houses, its bridge over the Granzon and its ducks, its source (which inspired the name of our campsite), its hamlets nearby, its walking trails and its Heritage sites, sometimes not well-known such as the Templar Commandery of Jalès, the fabulous Païolive Wood, its dolmens, its Berriasian stratotype… (Berrias, which gave its name to this limestone layer of the Cretaceous Period is known by geologists all over the world!) In short, just a village but full of character which is worth a visit! You will enjoy the 2 swimming-pools and the paddling- pool, the free-access spa (for adults), the 3-star comfort amenities, the wide range of accommodation, from standard ones to glamping options, its green spaces and playgrounds for children or older ones, the mini-farm for the delight of your little ones and family entertainments. You will discover the wonderful sites in the neighbourhood, such as the Païolive Wood, the Chassezac Gorges, the river Ardèche and its majestic Pont d’Arc, its fabulous Gorges, the Pont d’Arc Cavern, a replica of the Chauvet Cave, caves and villages full of character such as Balazuc and Banne…. Whether you choose to pitch your tent, rent a mobile home or a chalet… you will enjoy a real nature and family campsite and take a well-earned rest at “La Source” Campsite in Southern Ardèche. The La Source campsite is situated 300m from the picturesque village of Berrias and Casteljau, a neighbouring village where quietness and gentle way of life prevail as the little stream of Berre slowly flows at the end of the campsite. An authentic village with its beautiful stone houses, its bridge over the Granzon and its ducks, its source (which inspired the name of our campsite), its hamlets nearby, its walking trails and its Heritage sites, sometimes not well-known such as the Templar Commandery of Jalès, the fabulous Païolive Wood, its dolmens, its Berriasian stratotype… (Berrias, which gave its name to this limestone layer of the Cretaceous Period is known by geologists all over the world!) In short, just a village but full of character which is worth a visit! You will enjoy the 2 swimming-pools and the paddling- pool, the free-access spa (for adults), the 3-star comfort amenities, the wide range of accommodation, from standard ones to glamping options, its green spaces and playgrounds for children or older ones, the mini-farm for the delight of your little ones and family entertainments. You will discover the wonderful sites in the neighbourhood, such as the Païolive Wood, the Chassezac Gorges, the river Ardèche and its majestic Pont d’Arc, its fabulous Gorges, the Pont d’Arc Cavern, a replica of the Chauvet Cave, caves and villages full of character such as Balazuc and Banne…. Choosing our campsite means taking time together to live and share friendly moments which make our happiest holiday memories. In short, if you stay with us, you will find: - a protected natural setting - a cosy human-sized campsite - a helpful staff, a warm welcome - a family and friendly atmosphere - a real camping spirit and - quietness to unwind! See you soon in Ardèche! Nathalie & Jean-Christophe

Enjoy a nature break in the Ardèche, near the Bois de Païolive and the Gorges du Chassezac. Our 3-star campsite offers shady pitches, modern facilities and activities for an unforgettable family holiday. Les Cigales campsite, located in Berrias-et-Casteljau in the Ardèche, invites you to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the heart of nature, close to the Bois de Païolive and the magnificent Gorges du Chassezac. This 3-star campsite is a haven of peace for families and friends alike. You'll enjoy large, shady pitches, modern facilities and a wide range of activities for a rejuvenating stay. Everything on site is designed for your comfort and pleasure: - A swimming pool with whirlpool for total relaxation after your local discoveries - A tennis court and two petanque courts for sporting activities - A children's playground - A restaurant serving delicious dishes and homemade pizzas - A bar where you can relax and enjoy convivial moments - A snack bar to satisfy your hunger - A bread depot for tasty breakfasts - and a variety of entertainment in high season, suitable for all ages Immerse yourself in the friendly atmosphere of the southern Ardèche and create precious memories in the company of your loved ones. At Les Cigales campsite, a warm welcome and sharing are at the heart of every stay, for holidays that are all about reconnecting with nature and simple pleasures.