Circuit N°7 - 120 kms
From Ardèche river to the doors
of the South
BALAZUC
: 159 m. Site remarquable "Plus beaux villages de
France", "Village de caractère". Village fortifié du
IXème S. surplombant les bords de l'Ardèche.
Magnifique ensemble de ruelles étroites et en forte
pente (calades), et des voûtes soutenant
d'imposantes maisons en pierre. Maisons du XVIème S.
Tour de guet. Eglise du XIIème S. Belle église du
XIIIème S. à clocher fénestrel. Expositions
diverses. Artisanat.
159 m. Remarkable site listed amongst "France’s
loveliest villages" and "village full of character".
Fortified village of the 9th c overhanging the
Ardèche banks. Magnificent set of narrow and steep
alleys "les calades" and arches supporting big stone
houses. Houses of the 16th c, watchtowers. 12th c
church. Nice 13th c church with a fenestrated bell
tower. Various exhibitions. Crafts .
PRADONS :
130 m. The village of Pradons borders the river
between Balazuc and Ruoms. Arcature steeple and
Roman milestone indicating the watermark after the
sudden river overflow of 1890. Château de Laborie.
On the way to Chauzon, see the entrance to the Gens
cirque, magnificent natural site offering rock
climbing facilities.
Circuit N°7
Bis - 140 kms >
