Naves
Naves is found a couple of kilometres west Les Vans, close to the south-eastern border of the Ardeche. The village is listed as an Ardeche 'village of character'.
Note: Naves doesn't exist as a commune name anymore - it is part of Les Vans, a larger town in the Ardeche. Hence in guide books it is sometimes referred to as Les Vans (Naves) - confusing, as you set off to explore Les Vans...be aware that they are separate entities a couple of kilometres apart.
As you explore further into the back streets of the village you find the properties progressively more abandoned, until reaching some which are now in ruins as if waiting to see whether they will be renovated and become part of the 'tourist attraction' or disappear for ever back into the mountains...keep going there are further great views at the far end of the village.
The narrow passages through the village pass through some very picturesque old houses, with plants and flowers bursting from every available space.
Most paths end at the small square in front of the pretty little church in Naves (in use as an art gallery at the time of our visit) - an attractive spot with steep terraces tumbling away down the hill below the church.
There is also a 'sentier botanique' that follows around the back of the village, a chance to see and enjoy a little of the surrounding landscape and enjoy the regional plants and flowers. Signposted to the right shortly after entering Naves.
Cars are not permitted to enter the village of Naves - it is a pedestrian only village. Parking is along the road below the entrance.
Les Vans, the nearby town which now includes Naves, is a pleasant town for a stroll and has a small historical centre around the church. With no particular highlights, Les Vans has all facilities and supermarkets, banks etc. There are also a couple of museums, including a Museum of Archaeology.
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Places to visit near Naves, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Naves.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
31 km: Ailhon (village of character) 29 km: Balazuc (Most beautiful village) 5 km: Banne (village of character) 29 km: Jaujac (village of character) 28 km: La Garde-Guerin (Most beautiful village) 20 km: Labeaume (village of character)
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