The best places to visit in the Ardèche
Places not to be missed
During your stay at a campsite near Aubenas, between two activities in the Ardèche, don’t miss out on discovering the splendors of the region.
Take the time to visit the area’s iconic caves, such as the Grotte de Chauvet 2, the Grotte de la Madeleine in the Ardèche Gorge, theAven Marzal, theAven d’Orgnac and the Grotte de Saint-Marcel. The caves of Ardèche, an essential stopover not to be missed.
Character towns and villages in the Ardèche
Why not explore the towns and villages that have made the Ardèche region so famous?
We recommend you visit villages such as Thueyts with its listed monuments, Balazuc, Vogüé or Labeaume, all of which are ranked among France’s most beautiful villages. Stroll through picturesque lanes, admire medieval castles and colorful markets.
Cultural visits not to be missed
Near the campsite near Aubenas, a range of cultural visits awaits you:
- Visit the Muséum de l’Ardèche in Balazuc to discoverlocal history and go back in time.
- Enter the medieval castle on the heights of Vogüé
- Admire the Caverne du Pont d’Arc, a replica of the Chauvet cave
Take advantage of your vacation with family, friends or as a couple to explore the region’s rich history and artistic heritage.
Campsite close to the Ardèche’s tourist highlights
Les Rives de l’Ardèche campsite is ideally located for discovering the treasures of the southern Ardèche. Numerous tourist attractions await you:
- the Rocher d’Abraham, a peak accessible at 1,498 m from Mayres, and its panoramic view of the Ardèche mountains;
- the Pont du diable, a sublime stone bridge overhanging the river Ardèche in the characterful village of Thueyts (the more adventurous can try their hand at its via ferrata), the medieval château de Ventadour or château de Meyras and its remarkable architecture and spa towns of Vals-les-Bains and Neyrac only a few minutes away 15 min from the campsite;
- the castle of Aubenas, a marvel of medieval architecture, the characterful villages of Jaujac, Antraigues and Joyeuse, the natural crater lake of Issarlès, the Mont Gerbier de Jonc and the Ray Pic waterfall, a listed volcanic site, 30 minutesfromthe campsite;
- theNotre-Dame des Neiges abbey in Saint-Laurent-les-Bains-Laval-d’Aurelle, at
At an altitude of 1,600 m, an exceptional site less than 1 hour from the campsite; - the Pont d’Arc: a natural rock arch over the Ardèche river, Le Puy-en-Velay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Chauvet cave, the mythical Ardèche gorges and the towns of Ruoms and Voguë, 1 h from the campsite.
- l’Aven d’Orgnac, cave classified as a ” Grand site de France”, 1 h 30 from the campsite.
