Tourism close to the towns of Vallon Pont d’Arc and Aubenas
Natural sites:
- The Ardèche Gorges: Vallon Pont d’Arc and the Arche du Pont d’Arc, a world-renown natural stone arch over the gorgeous meandering Ardèche River.
- Caves (World-famous Grotte Chauvet or Caverne du Pont d’Arc, Aven d’Orgnac and its majestic underground chambers, Grotte de la Madeleine, Aven Marzal).
- Neck de Sceautres.
- Blames de Montbrun.
History and Heritage:
- St.Maurice d’Ibie: Quaint village with its local architecture, typical narrow-passages and footbridges, communal stone-built bread ovens as well as a chapel and a classified church.
- Villeneuve de Berg, a fortified town formerly under royal protection dating back to the 13th century.
- The Olivier de Serre Estate.
- Alba la Romaine, grand archaeological site.
In the area of the Ibie Valley:
- Discover charming age-old villages of character (Balazuc, Voguë, Labeaume, St. Montan, …)
- Medieval castles (Largentière, Labastide de Virac, …)
- The Lavender Museum, la Magnanerie (former silkworm workshop), Melvita (organic beauty products factory tour and shop).
