Cicada in the Ibie Valley

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).

Accueil Ibie  Carte PASS