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The Hôtel le Provence, nestling in the heart of the mountains of the Ardèche on the border between the departments of Lozère and Haute-Loire, is an ideal starting point for exploring this land of volcanoes and springs, between Mont Mézenc and the Massif of the Tanargue, in a well-preserved natural heritage environment.
The region is a veritable reservoir for the whole of France, set between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. It is known for its pastureland, hay meadows, woodland, remarkable plant life and Fario trout. When out for walks you will happen upon magnificent landscapes with the horizon stretching from the Alps to Mont Lozère and La Margeride with numerous superb vantage points, and magnificent sites (Issarlès lake, Le Bouchet lake, Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Col de Meyrand, the Upper valley of the Ardèche, Le Pont d'Arc with the Grotte Chauvet soon to open …)
You can also get to know its architecture of stone, paving stones and broom with its fortified churches, open bell towers, remains of abbeys and castles…
Finally, the sheer hospitality of the area will endear it to you whether you are a visitor or merely passing through.
For further information and photographs, please visit: www.la-montagne-ardechoise.com.
Natural sites :
- The Massif of Le Tanargue
- Le Mont Mézenc
- Le Gerbier de Joncs
- Issarlès lake
- Le Bouchet lake
- The Upper valley of the Ardèche
- The Allier valley
Cultural sites:
- La Garde Guérin medieval village
- Le Puy en Velay with its monuments and its Gourmet delights
- The Cart Horse Museum in Pradelles
- The Filature des Calquières wool museum in Langogne
- Remains of Mazan Abbey
- Superb churches
- Arlempdes Castle
- Bourlatier Farm
- Soon to open - La Grotte Chauvet
Activities :
- Walks and hikes with signposts from the village
- Trout fishing in the Espezonnette (close to the hotel) “no kill area”
-Various local markets
- Coucouron (Wednesday)
- Langogne (Tuesday in summer and Saturday all year round)
- Le Puy en Velay (Saturday)
- Costaros (Monday)
- Thueyts (Friday)
- Aubenas (Saturday)
- Various: mountain biking, horse riding, tennis, golf, water sports, swimming pool, windsurfing, canyoning etc…
Various Activities
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Domaine de Barre Golf Club
48300 Langogne
04-66-69-01-11
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Piscine Oréade (couverte)
Langogne
Open all year round
04-66-69-76-70
www.langogne.com
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Quad bike hire and rides
07 la Chapelle Graillouse
04-66-46-16-50
www.ifrance.com/quad-montagne-ardechoise
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Orienteering Course
Tourist Office
48300 Langogne
04-66-69-01-38
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Cross country ski and snowshoe resort
Zone de Bel Air la Chavade
04-75-87-20-47 (info/loc)
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Le Vallon du Villaret
Discovery park. Out in the country with amazing attractions designed by artists.
48190 Bagnols les Bains
04-66-47-63-76
www.levillaret.fr
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Nautical Activities
Base Nautique Lac de Naussac
48300 Langogne
04-66-669-34-25
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Forest Adventure
Adventure course and tree-to-tree trek in the land of the ‘young’ Ardèche volcanoes
Jaujac
04-75-89-09-09
www.ardeche-aventure.com
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Lavallée Gérard
07 Issanlas
04-75-38-91-41
Rafting, Canoe, Kayak, Canyoning, Rock climbing, adventure course, Potholing, Hiking, Nordic husky park, Dog sled training
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Vélo Rail
43 Pradelles
04-71-00-87-46
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PAL Orienteering course
04-66-69-43-56
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Various museums
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Cheval Land
43 Pradelles
A discovery and leisure park amongst horses
04-71-00-87-87
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Maison Champanhet
A region, the people and their crafts
7 Rue Jean Jaurès
07600 Vals les Bains
Tél : 04-75-37-81-60
www.vals-les-bains.com
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Filatures des calquières (Wool Museum)
48300 Langogne
04-66-69-25-56
www.filature-calquiere.com
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Musée Ardelaine
Saint Pierreville
04-75-66-66-11
A living museum of wool and sheep
www.ardelaine.fr
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Information about Sporting Activities
Rates for mountain bikes:
Tourist Office: Saint Etienne de Lugdarès tel: 04-66-46-65-36
Tourist Office: Coucouron tel: 04-66-46-12-58
Tourist Office: Lac d’Issarlès tel: 04-66-46-26-26
Equipment hire
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Adults
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Children under 12
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Adults
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Children under 12
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1 HOUR
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6
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4
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½ DAY
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11
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10
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10
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8
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DAY
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16
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14
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14
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13
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2 DAYS
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25
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20
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20
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17
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WEEK
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80
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70
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55
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46
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INDIVIDUAL
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GROUP
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Rates Accompanied
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IN EUROS
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INDIVIDUAL
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GROUP (12 PERSONS MAXIMUM)
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½ DAY 3 HOURS
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10
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110
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DAY
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20
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185
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Accompagnement nature avec Guillaume Legrand Langogne
Tél : 04-66-69-14-04
Site internet : www.rafting-canyon.com
Avec guide diplômé brevet d’état :
L’Eperon ferme Equestre
07510 Saint Cirgues en Montagne
Tél : 04-75-38-94-88
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