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.
Important note
This page features a summary of highlights that you might like to explore near Balazuc. For detailed visitor information see the Balazuc travel guide.
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 our favourite...
See Vogue guide
Labeaume
at 8 km (direction south-west)Both the medieval village and the river beach combine to make Labeaume very rewarding...
See Labeaume guide
Ailhon
at 11 km (direction north-north-west)The beauty of Ailhon is the chance to follow the footpaths through the forests...
See Ailhon guide
Joyeuse
at 11 km (direction west-south-west)Explore the castle and medieval centre of Joyeuse - then head to the river...
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 holiday atmosphere...
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 highlight of...
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 and popular...
See Pont d'Arc guide
Jaujac
at 17 km (direction north-west)The most unusual characteristic in Jaujac is the deep river gorge running through the...
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 picturesque historic...
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 France, whether...
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 covered passageway...
See Meyras guide
Saint-Montan
at 21 km (direction east-south-east)Climbing the steep cobbled streets to the castle at the top of the village...
See Saint-Montan guide
Barjac
at 22 km (direction south), in the Gard departmentBarjac is a historic market town in the lovely countryside of he northern Gard...
See Barjac guide
Naves
at 22 km (direction west-south-west)Stroll through the pretty village of Naves and you will see progressively more ancient...
See Naves guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Ardeche
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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)
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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).
Geographical Information
Commune: Balazuc
Canton: Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Arrondissement: Largentière
Department: Ardeche
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 0
Distance to Balazuc
from Privas (prefecture): 31 km
from Paris: 508 km
from Calais: 741 km
from Nice: 248 km
from Bordeaux: 393 km
from Strasbourg: 522 km
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