Tourism
Visit the gorges of the Ardèche this summer and decent into the Saint-Marcel caves situated near Bidon. Walk the 600m long circuit, in 14°c temperature, admiring the illuminated galleries, its eccentric formations, its fauna, flora, the caves huge cavens, basins and water pools.
The location of the Saint-Marcel caves was discovered in 1836 by a hunter whose ferret fell into one of the cave's cavities. Today, 657 km of caves have been discovered.
Outside, visitors can walk along the nearby 2,800m long path, discovering along the route, 'menhir and dolmen' megalithic traces.
The gorges of the Ardèche's calcareous plateau runs for 30 kms between Pont d’Arc and Saint Martin d’Ardèche, offering visitors exceptional panoramic views. Its a great region to participate in caving, climbing, hiking and canoeing.
For more information... https://www.grotte-ardeche.com/en/
Location
Lovely and unique Provençal-type farmhouse, restored to a very high level with boutique-hotel style bedrooms.
Excellent standard of fixtures and fittings throughout. Large fitted kitchen opens out directly to the dining terrace and pool area.
Three bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms and home video (DVD) systems.
Set within a beautiful wine domaine, the property comprises two adjoining, fully renovated stables offering spacious accommodation in a picturesque, Provençal setting; 1 km from the village of Cairanne, 15 minutes from Orange and Vaison la Romaine, and 45 minutes from Avignon.
Two fully equipped kitchens and living room with UK TV and Wi-Fi internet.
Five adaptable bedrooms (double or singles); three with ensuite bathrooms and separate family bathroom.
Beautifully restored, traditional home with lovely garden and extensive, South-facing views over surrounding vineyards.
The house has been featured in several interior-design magazines and offers spacious, high quality accommodation over two floors.
Ground floor with original vaulted ceilings; living room, dining room and contemporary kitchen, opening out to main dining terrace.
Superbly located house close to Nîmes, Uzés, Mediterranean beaches and the famous Pont du Gard.
Very traditional property full of authentic French charm and decoration. Spacious accommodation over 3 floors with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Beamed, farmhouse kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Bedroom 1 with stunning, stone-vaulted ceiling leading out to front terrace.
'La Bastide des Lumières' is a stunningly beautiful Provençal-style property that sits in a very private, elevated position overlooking a sea of vineyards and the tranquil Vallée de la Cèze.
The 2½ acre estate comprises a simply outstanding, private pool area with huge pool of 20m x 7m and extensive sun terraces. Lovely grassed garden with olive trees, lavender groves and palm tree, many private terraces.
The charming courtyard has a fountain centre piece with Mediterranean plants, flowers and trees.
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the small village of Celas in the Cévennes National Park, this detached home offers comfortable and quality accommodation close to all amenities.
Local store, 5 minutes walk, bakery 2 minutes drive, while the lovely mid-sized town of Alès is less than 10 minutes away with supermarkets and many restaurants and café bars. Lovely villages all around with historical sites and cultural activities.
For wine lovers, this is the edge of the famous Côtes du Rhône region.
Situated in a medieval village of just 250 people, this is a charming, fully renovated home dating back to 1550. Many original features including stone staircase and vaulted ceilings.
Superb views over the surrounding countryside. The property is located in small, medieval hamlet, 15 minutes from Alès in the beautiful Grad department of Languedoc-Roussillon. Almost midway between Avignon and Nîmes.
Local amenities in Saint-Ambroix, 5 minutes with supermarket, café bar, bakery and restaurants.
Charming, traditional French country home situated in open countryside, just outside Rochegude, near Barjac.
The property sits in 120 hectares of private grounds, with the nearest neighbour (except the property owners) over 1 km away.
Private pool 10m x 5m with roman bath and private tennis court (resurfaced in 2015).
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Entry fees, opening hours and other information correct at the time of publishing, May 2019.
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