South-Ardèche

In this sunny "Department" with it's mountains, woods, little rivers and caves, you may find many "provençal" influences and there are massive rocks that create a splendid decor. This particular region with it's beautiful scenery asks to be discovered by you.
Here you will find the town of Aubenas with it's famous market and also
the charming mediaeval villages of  l'Argentière and Balazuc. The little
village Ruoms laying on the bank of the river, and of course there is the
touristic village of Vallon Pont d'Arc.

To taste the local atmosphere you can enjoy the traditional meals in the speciality-restaurants and Inns or just relax on the shady terraces of each village.
What we certainly recommend is to nose around the "brocantes" and the markets, so that you can use the local produce: "produits de terroir", for your own cooking.
South of Grospierres, a short distance from the department Gard, are the well known villages of Nîmes (amphi-theatre) and Alès. Only one hours drive and you are at the Côte d'Azur.
East of Grospierres you will find the department Drôme with the famous towns of  Montélimar (Nougat) and of course Orange, both situated along the riverside of the river Rhône.

Grospierres

In Grospierres you will find:
      - a post-office
      - several restaurants with the traditional cuisine of Southern-France.
      - shops, like a "superette" with a bakery for fresh "croissants and baguettes".
      - a carting-circuit on the other side of the village (no noise!)
      - possibility for horse-riding
      - nearby the river Chassezac with it's small beaches, and at 10 km you will find
        the Gorges de l'Ardèche, and to the south the river Cèze.

Vallon Pont d'Arc

                                                  This village has many shops, terraces, restaurants and an internet-                                                  café. Here you can also hire canoes. It is a lovely touristic village where
                                                  young and old can enjoy the sites.

 

 

Places of interest:

      - nature resorts
           o  Cévennes
           o  Monts d´Ardèche

      - caves
           o  Cavern (Aven) - Grotte de la Forestière in Orgnac
           o  Grotte de la Madeleine on the route to the Gorges de l'Ardèche
           o  Grotte de Marzal

      - museum
           o  Lavender museum among others in St. Remèze
           o  Museum of Human Evolution in Rousson
           o  Silkworm museum among others in Lagorce
           o  Chestnut museum in Joyeuse

      - Castles, churches and many bridges, especially the "Pont du Diable" in Thueyts.


It's impossible to mention all the sights of the Ardèche here, there is always something special to discover for you.
                       

                                                               "Bon plaisir"