What to do and see in Ardeche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Nature & Parks

The Grotte Forestière, finally a place of freedom, easy access (55 steps only) for all ages and even very young children, a natural cavity arranged for you to visit at your own pace in an original way, equipped with headlamps provided to each. The ability to take photos and stop the time you want to contemplate incredible tree roots and unique crystallizations in the shape of marine corals. Explanatory panels inform you intelligently about the underground environment. On the surface everything is done to take the time to live, with many wooden games, mini golf for visitors of the cave and fossil workshops for children. A snack, a shop and beautiful thematic walks start from the place.

The Cave and the Cité de la Préhistoire - Aven d' Orgnac in Ardèche - 30 mn from Vallon Pont-d'Arc and the Chauvet Cave (Unesco since June 2014). The Aven d'Orgnac has the label Grand Site de France, label of sustainable tourism rewarding the most beautiful French landscapes.

Escale caving guides gives you acces to the underground Ardèche near by the Grotte Chauvet Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche. Descend avens, browse galleries, admire millennia crystals discover underground rivers ... Open the doors of this wonderful world and dare caving ! We welcome you in the beautiful country of Saint Montan, medieval village surrounded by nature, caves, canyons, rivers.

Guided tours in Ardeche canyoning & outdoor sports: At the heart of the Besorgues and the most beautiful canyons in the Ardeche. It took three years of work to create the first permanent base entirely dedicated to canyoning. The design of the Base makes it ideal for group visits (family, friends, students, training courses). On request, we can put you in touch with a chef to organize a carefully prepared menu to meet your own wishes In July and August, you can also rely on our snack bar: a different type of salad served every lunchtime as well as grilled meats and chips etc. available from Monday to Saturday. Finally, a picnic area with barbecue is also available to you free-of-charge. The base is located at the entrance to the Canyon de la Besorgues 03 (Aerocanyoning + Mini-Descent Canyoning) at a distance of 6 km from Besorgues 01 (Discovery Canyoning and Night Canyoning) and 18 km from the Pas de Fer (Adventure Canyoning). Once you are at the Base, we advise you to visit Pissarelle (Besorgues 02) and the village of Antraigues, close to Vals les Bains and Aubenas. Handicapped people are welcome. However, please be aware that unlike the snack bar, picnic and WC terraces, access to the car park and zipline arrival point is difficult for people in wheelchairs.

The Garden of Eden is the former park of the Cordeliers monastery and the Notre Dame convent. It is a magical, authentic and historic place, full of basin, ponds and trees of various species : an island of coolness and greenery in the heart of the city. The Garden has managed to keep the charm of former days. Covering a one hectare area, it is surrounded by old ramparts and of its tower rebirth, narrow footpaths and a stream having its source at the top of the hill. One can still find remains of old dwellings and small bridges. Steps will lead you to the panoramic viewpoint through shaded areas. A quiet and soothing atmosphere radiates from this preserved haven of peace. The Garden of Eden offers a wonderful view over the Rhone and the twin towns of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage; on the river banks facing the garden, you will admire the famous vineyards, remarkable for their terrace cultivation.