Landscapes of the Ardèche

Ardèche landscapes from the plain of the Rhône valley to the Ardèche mountains, via the Mas de la Fontenette.

Goule de Foussoubie

Foussoubie spring (Ardèche)
La goule de Foussoubie is a 6-minute drive from Mas de la Fontenette, a magnificent farmhouse with heated swimming pool for holiday rental ...

The Chastelas de Grospierre and the Font Vive resurgence

Chastelas de Grospierre
The Chastelas de Grospierre and the Font Vive resurgence are two places you really must visit. The ruins of the chastelas de Grospierre ...

The Ardèche from the air (part 3)

Ardèche from the sky 3 - Lake Issarlès
Part 3 of Ardèche from the air The Ardèche, seen from the air (part 3), completes our discovery of these fantastic landscapes. After ...

The Ardèche from the air (part 2)

Ardèche from the sky 2 Mont Gerbier de Jonc
The Ardèche from the air Part 2 of Ardèche from the air The Ardèche, seen from the air (part 2), reveals a breathtaking ...

The Ardèche from the air (part 1)

Ardèche from the air, le pont d'Arc
The Ardèche from the air and the fantastic Gorges de l'Ardèche with its surrounding villages: The route of the 1st part of the ...

Lavender Colours in Ardèche

Lavender Colours - Ardèche
Lavender in the Ardèche What could be more beautiful than a field of lavender in flower? In the southern Ardèche, just a few ...

Undergrowth Vagnas

Undergrowth Vagnas - Ardèche
Explore the undergrowth of Vagnas in autumn: a symphony of colour and nature. In Vagnas, in the Ardèche, the undergrowth in autumn is ...

Autumn colours at Mas de la Fontenette (Part 1)

Autumn colours - Ardèche
Autumn colours at Mas de la Fontenette Flamboyant autumn colours The autumn colours are a spectacular sight. Especially at Mas de la Fontenette ...

Spring colours at Mas de la Fontenette

Spring colours - Ardèche
The Ardèche in spring, with its breathtaking colours and exceptional flowers. Spring in the Ardèche Spring at Mas de la Fontenette, in the ...

Winter colours in the Ardèche

River and ice - Ardèche
Winter colours in the Ardèche Winter colours in the Ardèche gorges The Ardèche in winter reveals itself in a whole new light, transforming ...

Hiking around Thines

Thines walk - Ardèche
Thines is a charming village perched in the Ardèche Cévennes, offering spectacular walks through wild, unspoilt countryside. After visiting the village of Thines, ...

Hike no. 4: Le Pas du Mousse

Pas du Mousse (Ardèche gorges)
A fairly easy family hike from the Mas de la Fontenette to the Pas du Mousse. The viewpoint at the finish dominates the ...

Goudoulet landscapes

Goudoulet landscape
The landscapes of Goudoulet, a picturesque region in the Ardèche department of France, near the border with the Haute-Loire. Landscapes of great beauty ...

The Narsettes peat bog (Montselgues)

Montselgues peat bog (Ardèche)
The Montselgues peat bog The Narsettes peat bog at Montselgues in the Ardèche is a fascinating ecosystem to discover. This peat bog, classified ...

The basalt organs of Mirabel

Basalt flows at Mirabel (Ardèche)
The basaltic organs at Mirabel in the Ardèche are the result of geological formations created by the cooling of volcanic lava. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psgmq72Srk0 The ...

Gour de la Sompe

Gour de la Sompe (Ardèche)
A magnificent double waterfall Just 10 minutes from Lagorce, the little-known Gour de la Sompe hardly ever appears on maps or recommended tourist ...

Ranc de l’Arc arch

Arche le Ranc de l'Arc (Ardèche)
The Ranc de l'Arc Arch The Ranc de l'Arc Arch is located in the picturesque Ibie Valley in the Ardèche. It features an ...

Gorges de la Baume (upstream)

Gorges de la Baume upstream (Ardèche)
Deep gorges The Gorges de la Baume in the Ardèche (above Joyeuse) are a natural wonder shaped by the river La Baume. This ...

Ruoms parade

Ruoms parade (Ardèche)
The Ruoms parade The Ruoms gorge Located just outside Ruoms, upstream from the Ardèche gorges, this is a natural site of exceptional beauty ...

Pont du Diable (Thueyts)

Devil's bridge - Tuyets (Ardèche)
The Devil's Bridge at Thueyts is an arch built of basalt stone across the Ardèche. A famous devil's bridge More than ten metres ...

The Cascade de Pissevieille in flood

Pissevieille waterfall (Ardèche)
Close to the Ardèche Gorges tourist route Half an hour's walk from the Route Touristique des Gorges de l'Ardèche, the Pissevieille waterfall marks ...

Gorges de la Baume walk

Gorges de la Baume hike (Ardèche)
A very pleasant hike in the Gorges de la Baume for beginners. You start from the hamlet above Labeaume and descend along a ...

The Jeanne Tower (Balazuc, a village of character in the Ardèche)

Tour Jeanne Balazuc (Ardèche)
The Tour de la Reine Jeanne in Balazuc The Tour de la Reine Jeanne (Queen Jeanne's Tower) in Balazuc is an ancient lookout ...

Brison Tower

Tour de Brison (Ardèche)
A unique lookout point in the Largentière region, this site offers a remarkable view of the Vivarais region. A panorama opens up over ...

Chassezac valley (above Les Vans)

Chassezac valley (above Les Vans, Ardèche)
The Chassezac Valley, above Les Vans in the Ardèche, is a real natural gem that attracts outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled between majestic mountains and ...

Bois de Paiolive walk

Paiolive wood walk (Ardèche)
The Bois de Paiolive is an exceptional hiking area in the south of the Ardèche, near the town of Les Vans. A video ...

Chassezac arch (Bois de Païolive)

Arche du Chassezac (Bois de Païolive Ardèche)
The Chassezac arch overlooks the Chassezac gorges This arch, nestling opposite the Païolive wood in the Ardèche, is a natural wonder. It attracts ...

Route 3: Saint-Roman chapel

Labastide de Virac from the Saint Roman chapel (Ardèche)
The hill of Saint Roman The Saint Roman hill in Labastide de Virac offers magnificent panoramic views. Signposted footpaths allow hikers to discover ...

Glassworks barn

Grange de la Verrerie (Col du pendu Ardèche)
The Col de la Chavade From the Mas de la Fontenette, our magnificent gite with swimming pool in the Ardèche, it takes around ...

Le Moulin du Tiourre, Tiourre valley

Moulin du Tiourre (Ardèche)
Access to the Tiourre valley Leave by car (10-minute drive) from Mas de la Fontenette (4-star holiday rental in the heart of the ...

Unmissable places

The landscapes of the Ardèche marvel at their diversity and rugged beauty. They attract nature lovers and adventurers alike. The gorges of the Ardèche impress with their towering cliffs and crystal-clear waters, ideal for canoeing and hiking. The Pont d’Arc, a majestic natural arch, is a spectacular gateway to the gorges. The Mont Gerbier de Jonc, source of the Loire, offers exceptional panoramic views. Follow the many hiking trails for mountain enthusiasts.

Ardèche plateaux

The Ardèche plateaux, with their vast expanses and breathtaking views, are an invitation to contemplate and explore. The Cévennes ardéchoises feature landscapes of deep valleys and wooded mountains, ideal for hiking and nature walks.

Chestnut and lavender forests

The forests of chestnut trees, symbols of the Ardèche, colour the landscape with warm hues in autumn. They offer shady paths perfect for walks. The lavender fields, in flower in summer, perfume the air and turn the hills purple. The vineyards of the Ardèche stretch as far as the eye can see, producing famous wines and offering wine tours for connoisseurs.

Hilltop villages

Perched villages such as Balazuc and Vogüé blend harmoniously into the landscape. Their stone houses and cobbled streets add a touch of medieval charm. Caves and avens, such as the Aven d’Orgnac and the Grotte Chauvet, reveal fascinating underground treasures. Stalactites, stalagmites and cave paintings.

Rivers and waterfalls

Rivers and waterfalls, such as the Ray Pic waterfall, provide cool, relaxing spots, ideal for swimming and family picnics. Finally, the scenic routes offerspectacular vistas and unforgettable photo opportunities.

Exploring the landscapes of the Ardèche means immersing yourself in an unspoilt and varied natural environment. Every turn reveals a new wonder to be discovered. Whether on foot, by bike, by canoe or by car, the Ardèche promises unforgettable adventures and unforgettable memories.