Banne tourism and travel guide
Visit Banne: highlights and tourist information
France This Way comment: The exceptional views from Banne are the highlight, and the streets of the small village and castle ruins are also highlights
Banne 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 Banne. For detailed visitor information see the Banne travel guide.
Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Banne in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Ambroix at 12 km and Joyeuse at 14 km.
Banne, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Naves
at 5 km (direction north-north-west)Stroll through the pretty village of Naves and you will see progressively more ancient...
See Naves guide
Saint-Ambroix
at 12 km (direction south-south-east), in the Gard departmentSaint-Ambroix is an interesting town, in part because of the ruined castles and the...
See Saint-Ambroix guide
Joyeuse
at 14 km (direction north-east)Explore the castle and medieval centre of Joyeuse - then head to the river...
See Joyeuse guide
Labeaume
at 15 km (direction east-north-east)Both the medieval village and the river beach combine to make Labeaume very rewarding...
See Labeaume guide
Barjac
at 17 km (direction east-south-east), in the Gard departmentBarjac is a historic market town in the lovely countryside of he northern Gard...
See Barjac guide
Vallon Pont d'Arc
at 20 km (direction east)Because of the proximity to the Gorges de l'Ardeche and the lively holiday atmosphere...
See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide
Pont d'Arc
at 21 km (direction east)The small beach and beautiful setting make Pont d'Arc a very beautiful and popular...
See Pont d'Arc guide
Balazuc
Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction east-north-east)After exploring ancient Balazuc you descend further to reach the Ardeche river...
See Balazuc guide
Montclus
Most Beautiful Village at 24 km (direction east-south-east), in the Gard departmentMontclus is a tiny but beautiful village in a lovely setting on the Cèze...
See Montclus guide
Gorges de l'Ardeche
Scenery at 26 km (direction east)The Gorges de l'Ardeche are one of the most scenic highlights in France, whether...
See Gorges de l'Ardeche guide
La Garde-Guerin
Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction west-north-west), in the Lozere departmentThe isolated village of La Garde-Guerin is one of the best preserved and unspoiled...
See La Garde-Guerin guide
Vogue
Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction north-east)Dominated by its castle, the beautiful village of Vogue is one of our favourite...
See Vogue guide
Lussan
at 29 km (direction south-east), in the Gard departmentLussan is a pretty village of character in Languedoc-Roussillon with two ancient castles...
See Lussan guide
Ailhon
at 30 km (direction north-east)The beauty of Ailhon is the chance to follow the footpaths through the forests...
See Ailhon guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Ardeche
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Markets in and near Banne
- Saint-Paul-le-Jeune: market Monday & Friday (3km)
- Naves: market Saturday (5km)
- Besseges: market Thursday (10km)
- Saint-Ambroix: market Tuesday (12km)
- Joyeuse: market Wednesday (14km)
- Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (15km)
- Barjac: market Friday (17km)
- Ruoms: market Friday (18km)
- Villefort: market Thursday (19km)
- Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (20km)
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Tourist attractions near Banne, France
What to do at Banne? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Banne.
Grand sites of France
- Gorges de l'Ardeche (19km)
- Gorges du Gardon (20km)
- Aven d'Orgnac (22km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Balazuc (23km)
- La Garde-Guerin (26km)
- Vogue (29km)
- Aigueze (33km)
- La Roque-sur-Ceze (35km)
- Pradelles (50km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Vals-les-Bains (37km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Monts d'Ardeche (40km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (45km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin du mas de l'Abri (15km)
- Jardin du Tomple (17km)
- Bambouseraie de Prafrance (34km)
- Jardin des Sambucs (54km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Viviers (44km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Bois de Païolive (4km)
- Grotte de la Cocaliere (8km)
- Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (26km)
- Tanargue (29km)
- Grotte de Saint-Marcel (31km)
- Mont Lozère (34km)
- Cascades du Sautadet (36km)
Towns of Art and history
- Uzes (45km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Ales (28km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- La Ferme aux crocodiles (44km)
Geography and distances
Banne is in the southern-centre of France at 54 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Banne is 518 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Banne
Canton: Vans
Arrondissement: Largentière
Department: Ardeche
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 0
Distance to Banne
from Privas (prefecture): 54 km
from Paris: 518 km
from Calais: 752 km
from Nice: 260 km
from Bordeaux: 378 km
from Strasbourg: 544 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Banne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Berrias-et-Casteljau, Chambonas, Gravieres, Les Salelles, Naves, Saint-Andre-de-Cruzieres and Saint-Paul-le-Jeune.
This page in French: Visiter Banne