Beware any water-based activities may be limited this year because of the long-term lack of rain. This may be improved by the recent storms and heavy rainfall, but may not be.
The spectacular drive down the Gorge de l'Ardeche. Get up early and go down before the crowds. Cross the river at the bottom to Aigueze and sit on the cliffs with an ice cream.
Sit at the side of the Pont d'Arc and watch the canoeists failing to get through the rapids.
The museum 'Grotte Chauvet' - which is an amazing reconstruction of the cave found near the Pont d'Arc with the earliest cave paintings known.
The markets at Vallon (Thursday), Ruoms (Friday), or Les Vans (Saturday), the night markets or vide greniers almost everywhere in the summer. Keep a look out for hand painted signs on roundsabouts and junctions.
The Cascades de Sautadet near La Roque sur Ceze.
The villages of Banne, Vogue, La Beaume, and Balazuc, lovely to visit in the heat of summer.
Horse-riding in the Bois de Paiolive.
A plane trip over the Gorge de l'Ardeche from the small airport at Ruoms.
The cycle route which runs from Grospierres to Vogue.
There are various 'Acro-branch' tree places, Via Ferrata, Canyoning opportunities in other rivers.
We shall be there for two weeks in July/August, with our sons and their families, so let's hope we enjoy some nice weather. More suggestions are available!
thanks val keep em coming weve been before the first time only 5 nights second time we moved from le ranc duvaine because of gypsies and last time we got flooded out so changed site to marsellian plage, got two weeks at beau rivage booked so crossed fingers
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A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets