A unique canyoning experience The Gorges de la Borne in the Ardèche offer a unique canyoning experience in the heart of wild, unspoilt countryside. This aquatic adventure combines various natural obstacles. These include abseils, jumps into natural pools, slides and abseils down waterfalls. The
A Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century About forty kilometres north-west of Aubenas, at an altitude of 1100 metres, Mazan Abbey is a Cistercian abbey. It was founded in the 12th century. After a period of abundance and power, it nevertheless suffered the ravages of man and time. Initially a
2nd highest peak in the Ardèche Mont gerbier de jonc is the 2nd highest peak in the Ardèche (1551m), just after Mezenc (1753m). This 90-metre-high prominence offers a magnificent panorama of the Ardèche mountains and the Alps. It borders on the commune of Saint-Martial. The commune of Sainte
Lake Issarlès is of volcanic origin Lake Issarlès is a volcanic lake, formed around 8,000 years ago. It occupies the crater of an ancient extinct volcano. It measures around 97 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 138 metres, making it one of the deepest natural lakes in France. A footpath leads
Notre-Dame de Veyrines, the church of a Benedictine priory in the commune of St Symphorien de Mahun in the Ardèche. St Symphorien de Mahun, a village well worth a visit, in a superb mountain setting. A staging post in the Middle Ages between the Rhône Valley and the Velay. A 12th century church The
Saint Clément in the Ardèche is a peaceful little mountain village, ideal for nature walks. The old village Situated in the Ardèche mountains in a sparsely populated region, this tiny village is built entirely of natural stone. Hiking trails An ideal, windy spot to recharge your batteries in a
Tournon is located in the heart of the Rhône Valley, just fifteen minutes from Valence, at the mouth of the Doux river. Tournon is located in the heart of the Rhône Valley, around fifteen minutes from Valence, just at the mouth of the Doux river. This small town of 10,000 inhabitants is set in an
