Ardeche France Travel

The Ardèche occupies the eastern flank of the Massif Central, a landscape of jagged, much-eroded granite and limestone highlands. Although it defines itself as Le Midi .

The Ardeche is known for its fast-flowing river that has carved narrow gorges into the valley creating one of the most breathtaking canyons in France.

Exclusive retreat in the Ardeche

The river Ardèche has its source in the Massif Central . In its lower course it crosses a limestone plateau. Then the Ardèche falls into the river Rhone .

Differing Natural Regions

The mountains

The Plateaux of the Haut-Vivarais and the Cévennes

The Bas-Vivarais

The Plateau of the Coirons

The Valley of the Rhône

The Gites d'occitanie are located in the Bas-Vivarais where the temperatures are more elevated (this is the region of Aubenas and of the Joyeuse). With a generally low altitude the Bas-Vivarais enjoys a warm, and dry, almost Mediterranean climate.

Special Places In the Ardeche

• The Famous Spa Town Vals-les-Bains - over 140 springs here, which have a high bicarbonate of soda content good for digestive ailments, rheumatism & diabetes.
  
• Balazuc - a colony of Saracens was established in this pretty clifftop village with its ochre houses overlooking the Ardeche River. Balazuc is one of the most beautifull village in France.
  
• Prehistoric Caves at Chauvet - discovered in 1994, this caves from -30 000, display magnificent paintings & engravings representing over 400 animals and 13 different species.
  

Self-catering gite accommodation

Mas de Carla : Four bedrooms are en suite. The kitchen , louge and dining room will give you the opportunity to enjoy those convivial moments. A billiard room and a keep-fit area are there when you wish to unwind. Internet ADSL WIFI connection , the swimming pool in an enclosed and shaded garden will come to your aid at the hottest times of the day and will complement your BBQ evenings. [WEBSITE]

Domaine de Lirande : The kitchen-dining room and the sitting room will make for those pleasant convivial moments.
The 4 bedrooms, two of which are en suite will give you your private breathing space. Rooms 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - Bathroom . Personal Internt connexion ADSL WIFI .... [WEBSITE]