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Ardeche tourist information
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The Ardeche is known for its fast-flowing river that has carved narrow gorges into the valley creating one of the most breathtaking canyons in France.
The gorges can be explored by canoe or on foot along the many tourist trails. White water rafting is also popular!
The department has a gentler side to it - with castles, picturesque villages, gracious Belle Epoque spa towns, historic caves & rolling vineyards.
Protestantism has left its mark in the many austere churches of Les Vans, Privas & Lamastere. The Ardeche is France's leading producer of chestnuts enjoyed in soups, ragouts and gratins and more commonly sampled under the guise of 'marron glace'.
The Ardeche is France's leading producer of chestnuts, enjoyed in soups, ragouts and gratins and more commonly sampled under the guise of 'marron glace'.
- Balazuc - a colony of Saracens was established in this pretty clifftop village with its ochre houses overlooking the Ardeche River.
- Prehistoric Caves at Chauvet - discovered in 1994, the caves display magnificent paintings & engravings representing over 300 animals and 13 different species.
- The Spa Town Vals-les-Bains - over 140 springs here, which have a high bicarbonate of soda content good for digestive ailments, rheumatism & diabetes.
La Rossille
( Self Catering )
Saint Basile near Privas 07270
Characteristic, attached house (90m2), originally from the 18th and 19th century in Saint Basile, in the peaceful valley of t...
Vue Panoramique 2
( Self Catering )
St Pierre De Colombier Burzet 07450
A holiday home with private swimming pool and garden at about 600 metres with unimpeded view onto the Vallée des Bourges in t...
Vue panoramique
( Self Catering )
St Pierre De Colombier Burzet 07450
The tow holiday houses with swimming pool is situated on 600m high with a broad view over the Vallee des Bourges in the Arde...
