Balazuc tourism and travel guide

Visit Balazuc: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: After exploring ancient Balazuc you descend further to reach the Ardeche river

Balazuc is situated in the Ardeche department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Tourist classifications for Balazuc include "most beautiful village".

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Labeaume at 8 km and Ailhon at 11 km.

Balazuc, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Vogue

Most Beautiful Village at 6 km (direction north-east)

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

See Vogue guide

Labeaume

at 8 km (direction south-west)

Both the medieval village and the river beach combine to make Labeaume...

See Labeaume guide

Ailhon

at 11 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Ailhon guide

Joyeuse

at 11 km (direction west-south-west)

Explore the castle and medieval centre of Joyeuse - then head to...

See Joyeuse guide

Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 11 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide

Aubenas

at 13 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Aubenas guide

Pont d'Arc

at 14 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Pont d'Arc guide

Jaujac

at 17 km (direction north-west)

The most unusual characteristic in Jaujac is the deep river gorge running...

See Jaujac guide

Alba-la-Romaine

at 19 km (direction east-north-east)

Larger than many of the Ardeche villages, Alba-la-Romaine also has a very...

See Alba-la-Romaine guide

Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 19 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Gorges de l'Ardeche guide

Meyras

at 21 km (direction north-north-west)

Smaller than many of the Ardeche villages, you will see an ancient...

See Meyras guide

Saint-Montan

at 21 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Barjac

at 22 km (direction south), in the Gard department

Barjac is a historic market town in the lovely countryside of he...

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Naves

at 22 km (direction west-south-west)

Stroll through the pretty village of Naves and you will see progressively...

See Naves guide

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Map of places to visit near Balazuc

Markets in and near Balazuc

• Ruoms: market Friday (7km)
• Largentiere: market Tuesday (7km)
• Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (10km)
• Joyeuse: market Wednesday (11km)
• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (11km)
• Aubenas: market Saturday (13km)
• Jaujac: market Tuesday & Friday (17km)
• Vals-les-Bains: market Thursday & Sunday (17km)
• Barjac: market Friday (22km)
• Thueyts: market Friday (22km)

More information about Balazuc, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Balazuc, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges du Gardon (10km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (12km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (22km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (54km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Vogue (6km)
• Aigueze (27km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (37km)
• La Garde-Guerin (37km)
• Mirmande (42km)
• Pradelles (49km)
• Arlempdes (53km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Vals-les-Bains (18km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (24km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (33km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (35km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (36km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (38km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (33km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (34km)
• Jardin du Tomple (37km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (25km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Bois de Païolive (19km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (19km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (24km)
• Tanargue (27km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (29km)
• Cascade du Ray-Pic (32km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (37km)
• Mont Gerbier de Jonc (39km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (49km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (31km)

Geography and distances

Balazuc is in the southern-centre of France at 31 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Balazuc is 508 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Balazuc from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chauzon, Lanas, Pradons, Rochecolombe, Saint-Maurice-d'Ardeche, Uzer, Vinezac and Vogue.

This page in French: Visiter Balazuc