• The Ardeche Region •
Meze – Balazuc – Joyeuse – Aubenas – Mount Gerbier – Waterfall of Ray Pic
The Ardeche Region
3 days / 2 nights
From 299 € per person
Route
The Ardeche Region | Day 1
Departure by bus from Mèze to Balazuc for a guided tour to discover this medieval village perched above the river and ranked among “the most beautiful Villages of France”. Free lunch. In the afternoon departure by bus the guided tour of the Cave of the Pont d’Arc. Continue by bus to your hotel Ibis Aubenas 3 stars or similar. Check in then dinner and overnight at the hotel.
The Ardeche Region | Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by bus to Joyeuse for the guided tour of the Châtaigneraie museum telling the history of the chestnut from the 12th century to the present day with an important collection of everyday objects, furniture and old tools used to maintain the chestnut grove, collect the chestnuts, dry them and shell them followed by a tasting of 3 local products made from Ardèche chestnut. Continue by bus to Aubenas for a guided tour of his castle. Free lunch. Guided tour of the old center of the city. Continue by bus to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
The Ardeche Region | Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Departure by bus to for a day accompanied by a guide with first of all, the ascent of Mont Mézenc (about 1h30), culminating point of the Ardèche overlooking basaltic expanses and magnificent landscapes. Then, drive to La Source de la Loire Ferme Café Restaurant with tasting of sausages from the Ardèche plateau and a welcome kir to chestnut or blueberry with presentation of the history of the farm and lunch. Continue by bus to Mount Gerbier de Jonc with a stop to admire this unique site where the Loire has its source. Continue to the waterfall of Ray Pic, grandiose spectacle with contemplation from the belvedere and descent at the foot of the waterfall. Back by bus on Mèze. End of services.