Discover the treasures of the Ardèche on a family break or a getaway for two: gorges, river, villages of character, caves, forests… The area never fails to surprise. With activities to enjoy, tourist attractions to see and sites to visit, the Ardèche invites you to embark on a new holiday adventure…
The must-sees to explore in the Ardèche
Among the must-sees to explore in the Ardèche, you’ll find a list of tourist attractions, including caves and viewpoints, as well as villages of character to visit.
In the Ardèche Gorges, there are 11 viewpoints laid out along 29 km between Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche, giving you the chance to admire the scenery of canyon and cliffs.
From one of the gorges’ viewpoints, you can catch a glimpse of the Pont d’Arc, a natural arch and an iconic starting point for hiking routes in the Ardèche.
And speaking of hiking, head to the Monts d’Ardèche Regional Nature Park for 4,000 km of hiking trails and 3,000 km of rivers!
On holiday, take the time to visit the département’s most beautiful villages, listed as “Most Beautiful Villages of France” and also as “Villages of Character”: Vogüé, Balazuc, Labeaume and Alba-la-Romaine.
Looking for unique adventures? Take a detour to one of the Ardèche’s stunning caves: Grotte Chauvet 2 or the Aven d’Orgnac!
Explore the Ardèche your way
For a successful family holiday in the Ardèche, plan activities for every member of the family:
- Canoeing down the river and swimming for the children
- Visiting villages and caves
- Hiking on trails that are easily accessible to all.
Book your accommodation somewhere with an aquatic area for even more fun!
With your other half, visit the most beautiful villages of the Ardèche and France hand in hand, and browse the markets to discover the local food. Looking for viewpoints to admire the Ardèche scenery? Head to one of the viewpoints over the Ardèche Gorges.
And if you’re heading off with friends to recharge among the Ardèche’s rivers, cliffs and caves, you’ll be spoilt! In the morning, visit one of the Ardèche’s villages of character and stop at a terrace overlooking the river, where you can go for a cooling dip in the afternoon. If you’re a sporty bunch, take one of the hiking trails near the villages. You’ll cross the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve, in the heart of the canyon.
