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Ardèche Verte goes beyond the ordinary, it's the promise of a getaway, a living canvas where verdant hills and rivers mingle in a soothing symphony.
Our houses, true havens of peace, are nestled in this idyllic setting, offering our guests the privacy of a private swimming pool.
Comfortable and modern, our homes of various capacities ensure vacations in total harmony. Ready to live this unique experience?
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Taking part in a cooking class under the guidance of Régis and Jacques MARCON is sure to be an unforgettable experience, as the world of French gastronomy opens its arms to you for a delicious and delicate interlude. Your course will be given by Gwénaël or Alexis depending on the selected theme. This immersion in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid will be the promise of an unprecedented culinary journey alongside three-star chefs.
Saint-Bonnet-Le-Froid is the cradle of the Marcon house, Régis' mark is well known with more than forty years spent behind the stoves of this famous house. In 2004, he was joined by his son Jacques, and since then the two chefs have combined their techniques to serve your taste buds. The Marcon family is committed to respecting tradition and innovation. This can be felt in our cooking and on your plates with explosions of flavours, discoveries and surprising combinations of dishes.
During your visit, discover the Comptoir Porcelana, the self-service restaurant of the Cité du Chocolat! You will probably be tasting, for the first time, savoury chocolate cuisine. Beyond the traditional recipes where it is used as a binder in a sauce, the creations of the Comptoir Porcelana subtly combine chocolate or cocoa with meats, fish or vegetables, for new taste sensations.
Castaneiculteurs for more than 7 generations, it is in Lamastre in the heart of the Ardèche that we cultivate and transform mountain fruits with a particular love for the Châtaigne d'Ardèche AOP.
Nicolas and Carole, passionate farmers, invite you to discover their farm, in organic agriculture, during a visit that ressembles them: dynamic and passionate. Share the daily life of this farming couple through a short but intense slide show, a demonstration of herding dogs and the milking of the ewes. Taste the farm's organic products: cheese, yoghurt, dulce de leche, ice cream, chestnut cream. The farm has sheep but also pigs, chickens, geese and sheepdogs.
Emilie and Yohan Fumas open the doors of their shop to discover the specialities of the cheese factory, cheese for all preferences: dry, fresh, matured to delight the palate of visitors. At the same time, you can freely visit Aurélie Vincent Chalencon's goat farm and watch the goats being milked.
Collection of milk, production, maturing and marketing of goat's and cow's milk cheeses.
With Wine and Ride Tain, discover the vineyards of the Crozes Hermitage appellation in the Drôme and the Saint Joseph appellation in the Ardèche. Rent a bike, receive a wristband for exclusive tastings at local producers and explore the Gastronomy Valley on your own. Departure is from Tain l'Hermitage, a 45-minute drive from Labatie d'Andaure.
Immediate boarding on funny pedal carts, that strangely resemble ladybirds, on the mythical Train de l'Ardèche railway. These original railbikes offer a fun family activity, an authentic get-away in the heart of a preserved nature reserve. You only pedal going downhill, which requires a little effort and the railbike takes off!
Discover the 22 hikes in the Lamastre area on our RANDOS PORTAL and on the "Rando Monts d'Ardèche" application. A guidebook is also on sale for 4€ in our reception offices.
90 km of safe and well-maintained paths, in the heart of the preserved landscapes and large natural areas of Ardèche. Accessible from the ViaRhôna, on foot, mountain bike or hybrid bike, come and walk on this itinerary especially dedicated for hiking, and enjoy this protected environment.
Group or individual lessons, from beginners to advanced, on horse or pony from 4 years old, are given all year round and aim at discovering the horses and the different classical equestrian disciplines: training, jumping, cross-country.
Treat yourself to an unforgettable moment with your family or friends in our tree-top adventure parks in the Haute-Loire region. Our fun and safe circuits are suitable for all adventurers, both young and old. This unique experience will give you a new perspective on our region.
The Mont Gerbier de Jonc is a "suc" of the Monts d'Ardèche: sucs are ancient volcanoes whose very thick lava has cooled without having time to flow. As it crystallized, it turned into a rock called phonolite, which is used for roofs made of lauzes (example: the Bourlatier Farm, 3 km away). Phonolith is also used nowadays for music on lithophone.
Less than an hour from the Fermes Ardéchoises, the Lac de Lavalette offers a wide range of activities: supervised swimming, sailing and water sports, mountain biking and hiking, and fishing.
Do you want to combine sport with the discovery of beautiful landscapes? Go to the Issarlès lake around which you will discover a shaded hiking trail of about 5 km. It is also possible to swim in the Issarlès lake where swimming is supervised in July and August.
Only 30 minutes from Les Fermes Ardéchoises, come and spend a day at Lake Devesset. Numerous activities will be proposed to you, for young and old: supervised swimming, fishing, leisure centre, sailing school and of course, nice walks.
Nature lovers are bound to be seduced and delighted by the Ardèche, which boasts an exceptional variety of climates and landscapes. Mountainous to the west, Mediterranean to the south, it's home to an immense variety of flora and fauna. Here and there, guides and enthusiasts offer to share their knowledge with you through activities, exhibitions, hikes, workshops and even stays. All with the utmost respect for the environment and minimal disturbance to the species.
In partnership with the Parc naturel régional (PNR) des Monts d'Ardèche and the Ligue pour la protection des oiseaux (LPO), the municipality has decided to showcase this idyllic spot, a haven of peace in which various species are born, grow and reproduce. Take advantage of an interpretation trail littered with identification plaques and fact sheets on the surrounding fauna.
The village of Désaignes hides many treasures! Its old fortress takes us back to the 12th century... In the old medieval village, the ramparts have stood the test of time and in the sunny hills, there is plenty of space for hiking!
An attractive market to start the week. In this historic market town, you can discover local products. In July and August, the market becomes a small fair with a pedestrian street.
Local producers offer direct sales of their products: cheeses, vegetables, cold meats, honey... A must-see local market!
Ardelaine is a cooperative that makes clothing, duvets and mattresses from pure local wool.
The Maison du bijou invites you to discover the precious world of jewellery. An audioguide accompanies you through the eight exhibition areas, which reveal the secrets of jewellery making.
The animal park "Safari de Peaugres" in Ardèche is the largest in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region. It welcomes you to a wild territory dedicated to the preservation of rare and protected species. Travelling through 4 continents on 80 hectares, from Madagascar to the poles, you will meet the most unusual species and stroke the most familiar animals, such as those from the farm. 900 animals representing 120 species have taken up residence in this Noah's Ark: from giraffes... to wild animals, including lions, bears and little red pandas, there is something for everyone.
Unique in the world, this site offers a moving approach to the Pont-d'Arc ornate cave, known as the Chauvet cave, through a reconstruction of ancient cave paintings dating back more than 36,000 years. The largest replica of a cave in the world, Grotte Chauvet 2 extends over 3,500 square metres of its larger-than-life facsimile for maximum immersion in the prehistoric era of Ardèche.
The ExplorHome team is aware that our planet's resources are limited and that tourism has an impact on our environment. That's why we're committed to adopting responsible, civic-minded behavior in everything we do, from the construction to the operation of our accommodation.
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