Bed and breakfasts in Ardèche, between gorges, Cévennes and Provence
Ardèche: limestone reliefs, rivers and stone villages
A right-bank Provence
West of the Rhône, Ardèche forms a transition between Provence, the Cévennes and the Massif Central. Its southern part shares with Provence the same clear stone, garrigue, olive trees, lavender and villages gathered around narrow streets.
The gorges, Pont d’Arc and rivers
The Ardèche Gorges give the department one of its strongest landscapes: limestone cliffs, viewpoints, river beaches and canoe routes around Vallon-Pont-d’Arc. Further west, the Chassezac and the area around Les Vans extend this Ardèche of rivers, trails and swimming places.
Southern villages and ancient memory
Balazuc, Vogüé, Labeaume, Alba-la-Romaine and Viviers reveal a deeply inhabited Ardèche, made of stone houses, vaulted passages, terraces and ancient traces. Grotte Chauvet 2 also gives the area a much deeper historical perspective, long before medieval villages and the old Vivarais routes.
Chestnuts, markets and nearby Cévennes
Towards the Cévennes and the chestnut landscapes, Ardèche becomes more inland in character. Cheeses, wines, honey, charcuterie, AOP chestnuts and markets give a stay a strong sense of terroir, closely tied to the surrounding landscapes.
Bed and breakfasts in Ardèche
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay in Ardèche, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Charming bed and breakfast
Le Mas d'Issoire
Four comfortable rooms in southern Ardèche, in the Mediterranean countryside, in a then abandoned hamlet. The farmhouse has now been restored in keeping with the spirit and authenticity of the place. Large garden, Dinner.
Charming Bed and breakfast
Mas de La Chadenède
Three beautiful guest rooms (two of which are duplexes) in a beautiful renovated traditional farmhouse in Lagorce, a village in the southern Ardèche, near the Ardèche gorges. Park, Table d'hôtes.
Planning your stay in Ardèche
When should you stay in Ardèche?
Summer is very lively in Ardèche, with river swimming, canoeing, markets, animated villages and evenings around the Ardèche Gorges.
Spring and autumn make it easier to enjoy walks, stone villages, Grotte Chauvet 2, the Cévennes and southern routes at a quieter pace.
Where should you choose a bed and breakfast in Ardèche?
Southern Ardèche, around Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, Balazuc, Vogüé, Labeaume and Les Vans, suits stays focused on gorges, villages and outdoor activities.
Around Viviers, Alba-la-Romaine and the Rhône Valley, a guest house also connects southern Ardèche, the Rhône side of Provence and the Cévennes.
What can you do in Ardèche during a Provence stay?
Ardèche brings together gorges, stone villages, caves, rivers and local produce, with a strong southern identity.
- Discover the Ardèche Gorges, Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and Grotte Chauvet 2
- Visit Viviers, Alba-la-Romaine, Balazuc, Vogüé and Labeaume
- Explore the Chassezac Gorges and villages around Les Vans
- Plan walks towards the Cévennes and chestnut landscapes
- Taste Ardèche cheeses, wines, honey and chestnuts