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Nearest Town: 4 Km Activities Canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, rock-climbing, four wheel drive Jeep rides, caving and cave tours, paragliding, go-karts, quadbikes, motorcycles and buggy hire, bungee jumping etc Attractions From the chestnut forests of the Cévennes to the fir forests of the Tanargue, the limestone of the Bas Vivarais and volcanic plateaus of the Massif Central, the Ardèche has always been a welcoming land of refuge. You will be able to explore all its gorges, caves and sinkholes. The Ardèche Gorges: this deep canyon is a magnificent sight from the pretty road along the northern banks of the river. The road starts in Vallon Pont d'Arc, the area’s biggest tourist centre, 10 km from Grospierres. One of France’s most remarkable sites is a few kilometres from the Rouret Estate: the Païolive Wood (*** listed site). This small wood is covered with weird rock formations and impenetrable shrubs. Pont d'Arc. Aven d'Orgnac (30 km) is a natural site tracing a history that began 110 million years ago, when time shaped a fantastic underground world. The prehistory museum presents the prehistoric heritage of the Ardèche and beckons you to discover our ancestors’ life and activities. Balazuc (18 km): a medieval village typical of southern Ardèche, a scenic village ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. It is perched on a rocky spur and surrounded by ramparts and cliffs (20 km south of Aubenas). The Madeleine and Huguenots Caves for those interested in rock art and caving. The Alphonse Daudet Museum in St Alban-Auriolles (4 km). Ruoms Gorges (9 km). Chauvet Cave in Vallon Pont d’Arc (13 km), fabulous conservatory of prehistoric times. The cave, which was discovered in 1994, is the world’s oldest decorated cavern, with over 400 rock paintings that are 30,000 years old. |
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