A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring southern Ardèche: gorges, villages and the Chassezac Valley.
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4 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
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Lagorce
Charming Bed and breakfast
In Lagorce, five comfortable rooms, including family rooms, occupy an old farmhouse restored with respect for its stonework. Private entrances and individual décor help guests feel at home. A rural base for exploring the villages and paths of southern Ardèche, near Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and the gorges.
Places to explore Gorges de l'Ardèche · Cévennes · Gorges de la Cèze · Ardèche méridionale
Vagnas
Charming bed and breakfast
In Vagnas, four comfortable rooms open onto the terraces of an old stone hamlet patiently restored. Le Mas d’Issoire is above all a lived-in home, where hospitality centres on meeting and sharing. An informal address for enjoying the Ardèche countryside, convivial meals and outings towards Vallon-Pont-d’Arc.
Places to explore Gorges de l'Ardèche · Gorges de la Cèze · Barjac · Ardèche méridionale
St Marcel-lès-Sauzet
Charming guest rooms
Above Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet, two air-conditioned rooms with individual décor open onto the garden and the landscapes of the Drôme provençale. Comfort and attentive hospitality give the house a restful atmosphere. A space perched in a tree is reserved for relaxation.
Places to explore Montélimar · Drôme Provençale · Vallée du Rhône · Ardèche méridionale
Barjac
Charming Bed and breakfast
Close to Barjac, four spacious rooms with their own entrances bring new life to a stone barn. Provençal décor, with touches recalling the Camargue, preserves the warmth of the house. Walk into the village before setting out for the Ardèche gorges, the Cèze valley and the markets of the Gard provençal.
Places to explore Barjac · Gorges de l'Ardèche · Gorges de la Cèze · Ardèche méridionale
Southern Ardèche, formerly Bas-Vivarais, lies between the Rhône Valley, Ardèche plateaus and the Cévennes. Mediterranean climate, limestone reliefs, rivers and stone villages give the area a different character from the north of the department.
The Ardèche Gorges stretch between Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche. Pont d’Arc marks the upstream entrance to the canyon. Canoeing, hiking, viewpoints and bathing in selected areas reveal this narrow valley, depending on season and visitor numbers.
The karst relief explains the many caves. Aven d’Orgnac includes large underground chambers and an interpretation area. Chauvet 2 recreates the Chauvet cave, listed by UNESCO, and explains the importance of the Palaeolithic paintings discovered near Pont d’Arc.
Aubenas, Viviers, Joyeuse, Les Vans, Balazuc, Vogüé, Labeaume, Alba-la-Romaine and Saint-Montan offer several approaches to built heritage. Markets feature chestnuts, goat cheeses, honey, Côtes-du-Vivarais wines, fruit and products linked to the valleys.
The Rhône valley puts Viviers and Alba-la-Romaine nearby. Around Les Vans, the Chassezac valleys and Cévennes foothills are more accessible. Vallon-Pont-d’Arc concentrates visitors around the gorges and prehistoric sites. These areas complement each other, but minor roads call for a choice of stops rather than repeated journeys in one day.
For cave visits, check each site’s admission and booking arrangements before planning your day.
Spring and autumn suit villages, caves and hiking. Summer is good for canoeing and bathing, with high visitor numbers around the gorges.
You can choose Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, Les Vans, Joyeuse, Aubenas, Viviers or villages near the gorges depending on access to rivers, markets and cultural sites.
Without a car, travelling between villages and walking routes can be difficult. Choose accommodation near the places you want to visit and check bus connections. Cycling suits riders used to the distances and terrain, allowing for summer heat.
