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Visit Alba-la-Romaine: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: Larger than many of the Ardeche villages, Alba-la-Romaine also has a very picturesque historic centre to explore

Alba-la-Romaine is situated in the Ardeche department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Alba-la-Romaine in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Montelimar at 12 km and Saint-Montan at 13 km.

Alba-la-Romaine, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Viviers

at 11 km (direction south-east)

The town of Viviers contains some interesting buildings and a nice view across the...

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Montelimar

at 12 km (direction east), in the Drome department

The town of Montelimar is famous worldwide for its nougat - be sure to...

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Saint-Montan

at 13 km (direction south-south-east)

Climbing the steep cobbled streets to the castle at the top of the village...

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Vogue

Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction west)

Dominated by its castle, the beautiful village of Vogue is one of our favourite...

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Aubenas

at 18 km (direction west-north-west)

The Chateau d'Aubenas and the belvedere next to the castle are the highlight of...

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Balazuc

Most Beautiful Village at 19 km (direction west-south-west)

After exploring ancient Balazuc you descend further to reach the Ardeche river...

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Puygiron

at 20 km (direction east), in the Drome department

The small castle and pretty gardens add further to the charm of the small...

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Privas

at 20 km (direction east)

Privas is not a major destination but a visit is leasant when you are...

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Ailhon

at 21 km (direction west)

The beauty of Ailhon is the chance to follow the footpaths through the forests...

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La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction south-east), in the Drome department

Lovely views, a medieval garden, a 12th century roman style church are just some...

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Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 23 km (direction south-west)

Because of the proximity to the Gorges de l'Ardeche and the lively holiday atmosphere...

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Pont d'Arc

at 24 km (direction south-west)

The small beach and beautiful setting make Pont d'Arc a very beautiful and popular...

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Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 25 km (direction east-north-east), in the Drome department

The medieval vilage of Mirmande retains its original ramparts and it really is one...

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Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 25 km (direction south-south-west)

The Gorges de l'Ardeche are one of the most scenic highlights in France, whether...

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Reserve excursions near Alba-la-Romaine

Map of places to visit near Alba-la-Romaine

Markets in and near Alba-la-Romaine

• Le Teil: market Thursday (7km)
• Montelimar: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (12km)
• Donzere: market Saturday (16km)
• Aubenas: market Saturday (18km)
• Privas: market Wednesday & Saturday & (20km)
• Bourg-Saint-Andeol: market Wednesday (20km)
• Pierrelatte: market Friday (22km)
• Vals-les-Bains: market Thursday & Sunday (22km)
• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (23km)
• Ruoms: market Friday (23km)

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Tourist attractions near Alba-la-Romaine, France

What to do at Alba-la-Romaine? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Alba-la-Romaine.

Grand sites of France

• Gorges de l'Ardeche (24km)
• Gorges du Gardon (28km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (30km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Vogue (15km)
• Balazuc (19km)
• Mirmande (25km)
• Aigueze (28km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (41km)
• Seguret (51km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Vals-les-Bains (22km)
• Crest (39km)
• Nyons (48km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (30km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (22km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (22km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (26km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (48km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (51km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (22km)
• Parc Jouvet (48km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (11km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (25km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (25km)
• Cascade du Ray-Pic (37km)
• Bois de Païolive (37km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (41km)
• Tanargue (42km)
• Mont Gerbier de Jonc (44km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (45km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (56km)

Towns of Art and history

• Valence (48km)
• Vaison-la-Romaine (52km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Montelier (54km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (24km)

Geography and distances

Alba-la-Romaine is in the southern-centre of France at 20 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Alba-la-Romaine is 508 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Alba-la-Romaine from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aubignas, Saint-Andeol-de-Berg, Saint-Jean-le-Centenier, Saint-Pons, Saint-Thome and Valvigneres.

This page in French: Visiter Alba-la-Romaine