Authentic holidays in Ardèche

Board the Ardèche Train for a unique journey. Rouse your senses, your sweet tooth and your curiosity at the Cité du Chocolat.  Admire  the terraced vineyards and taste the wines at the Cave de Tain winery.

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The Ardèche Train, Marvel at the view as you go along in the steam train.

Follow the rhythm of the steam as you travel ! Meander through the wild landscapes of Ardèche : enjoy a unique experience on a journey back in timeaboard a century-old train, in the heart of an unspoilt nature.

Train de l'Ardèche

Ardèche Train
Chocolate coating line - la cité du chocolat Valrhona
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The Cité du Chocolat : sweet experiences to taste, play, observe and share.

From the plantations to the chocolate factory, from the cocoa bean to the square  of chocolate, discover a multi-sensory experience during a fun visit for the sweet-tooth whatever age at the Cité du Chocolat.

Cité du Chocolat Valrhona

The Ardèche Train along the Doux river
cocoa plantation, la cité du Chocolat Valrhona
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 The Hermitage vineyards slopes by the Cave de Tain

The Cave de Tain winery : great wines to taste at the foot of the Colline de l’Hermitage

Taste 5 wines of Côtes du Rhône at the Cave de Tain winery : Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Crozes Hermitage, Cornas and Saint-Péray, in the heart of the terraced vineyards situated on the hillside “Colline de l’Hermitage” ! You’ll be amazed what’s in store for you with rambles in the heart of the vineyards, wine-cellar visits, riding on self-balancing scooters etc….

Cave de Tain

 Segway tours in the vineyards by the Cave de Tain

Ardèche Hermitage is the destination to experience an authentic holiday !

An hour south of Lyon, on the banks of the river Rhône, Ardèche Hermitage is a destination that attracts holidaymakers with its overwhelming landscapes in a climate where  southern France begins. Exceptional land and soil makes this region an Eldorado for food-lovers : fruit of the Rhône Valley, chestnuts of Ardèche, black truffles, cheese of Saint-Félicien….

An art of living and authenticity are the keywords ! Make the most of many outdoor activities, rambling, cycling, horse-riding, lovely places to bathe. Along the river Rhône, the ViaRhôna cycling route gives the chance to appreciate the beauty of the King river’s banks either side. A super playground for nature lovers.

Apricots from the Rhone Valley
Viarhon cycle road
Campings from Ardèche Hermitage

Book your holiday ! Find all our accommodation available for an authentic holiday in Ardèche : campsites, guesthouses, hotel, self-catering gîtes….

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For more information about our destination, take a look at our Internet site and find great ideas for enjoyment on our event calendar.  Our destination specialists will be pleased to help you find what you are looking for.  Hoping to see you in the near future in Ardèche Hermitage.