Open links in new tab
  1.  
  2. Map of French Ardeche

    Ardèche - Wikipedia

    • Ardèche is a department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Southeastern France. It is named after the river Ardèche and had a population of 328,278 as of 2019. Its prefecture is in Privas, but its largest city is Annonay. See more

     Time Travelling in France?
    Time Travelling in France?
    Explore Ardèche's Natural and Cultural Wonders
    Explore Ardèche's Natural and Cultural Wonders
    History

    Humans have inhabited the area at least since the Upper Paleolithic, as attested by the famous cave paintings at Chauvet Pont d'Arc. The Ardèche river plateau has extensive standing stones (mainly dolmens and some … See more

    Geography

    The department, corresponding to the ancient province of Vivarais, is part of the current region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and is surrounded by the departments of Drôme, Vaucluse, Gard, Lozère, Haute-Loire, Loire and … See more

    Demographics

    Population development since 1791:
    The department's inhabitants are called Ardéchois. As one of the poorer districts in France, emigration from the Ardèche exceeded immigration for a long time, although thi… See more

    Culture

    With its rivers and streams, Ardèche has become a favorite place for canoe and kayak enthusiasts from around the world. The Ardèche contains part of Cévennes National Park. The area is well known for sport climbing, … See more

     
  1. 11 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Ardèche, France …

    Aug 20, 2018 · Majestic caves, dizzying waterfalls, delicious food and more. Ardèche, a tranquil départment in the Rhône-Alpes region, has all the …

    • Estimated Reading Time: 7 mins
    • Ardeche, France: travel guide and attractions in …

      Visit Ardeche (Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France) Book hotels, flights, car hire. The Ardeche has a landscape that includes rolling hills and forests, open …

      • Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins
      • Visit Ardeche | France’s secret ‘Big Country’ - The Good …

        One of France’s most sparsely populated departments, this unspoilt rural area nestles up to the west bank of the river Rhône for 135 km south of Lyon, part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. And yet many people pass by at speed, …

      • Ardeche tourism: Ardeche Guide, holidays and tourist sites in …

      • bing.com/videos
      • Discover Ardèche - Ardeche

      • The must-see places of Ardèche - ardeche-hermitage.com

      • Ardeche | Gorges, gorgeous villages and winding roads

        The Ardèche with its winding roads and inspiring views is a surprisingly quiet corner of southern France. It’s at the very south of the Rhône-Alpes region, flirting with both northern Provence and the Languedoc. There’s a hint of the …

      • What to do in the Ardèche ? Road trip itinerary - Blog …

        May 14, 2024 · The best time to visit the Ardèche is from April to June. The weather may be more capricious than in summer, but you’re pretty sure to see plenty of waterfalls and rivers. What to do in the Ardèche ? Must-sees. Here’s …

      • 10 Reasons to Visit the Ardèche - France Today

        Jan 12, 2017 · Spoil yourself in the département’s three luxury spa towns: Neyrac-les-Bains has volcanic springs; Saint-Laurent-les-Bains claims France’s hottest spring at 53°C and gloriously viscous baths of white mud; while Vals …