Gras tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Montan at 7 km from Gras

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Visit Gras: highlights and tourist information

Gras 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 Gras in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Montan at 7 km and Gorges de l'Ardeche at 12 km.

Gras, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Montan

at 7 km (direction east)

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

See Saint-Montan guide

Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 12 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Gorges de l'Ardeche guide

Pont d'Arc

at 12 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Pont d'Arc guide

Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 12 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide

Viviers

at 13 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Viviers guide

Alba-la-Romaine

at 13 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Alba-la-Romaine guide

Balazuc

Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Balazuc guide

Vogue

Most Beautiful Village at 16 km (direction north-west)

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

See Vogue guide

Aigueze

Most Beautiful Village at 16 km (direction south), in the Gard department

The pretty village of Aigueuze, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', also...

See Aigueze guide

La Garde-Adhemar

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction east-south-east), in the Drome department

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

See La Garde-Adhemar guide

Labeaume

at 18 km (direction west)

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

See Labeaume guide

Montelimar

at 21 km (direction east-north-east), in the Drome department

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

See Montelimar guide

Barjac

at 21 km (direction south-west), in the Gard department

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

See Barjac guide

Montclus

Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gard department

Montclus is a tiny but beautiful village in a lovely setting on the Cèze...

See Montclus guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Ardeche

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Reserve excursions near Gras

Map of places to visit near Gras

Markets in and near Gras

• Bourg-Saint-Andeol: market Wednesday (11km)
• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (12km)
• Donzere: market Saturday (14km)
• Pierrelatte: market Friday (15km)
• Ruoms: market Friday (15km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (16km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Sunday (16km)
• Le Teil: market Thursday (16km)
• Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux: market Tuesday (21km)
• Barjac: market Friday (21km)

More information about Gras, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Gras, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges de l'Ardeche (13km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (17km)
• Gorges du Gardon (25km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Balazuc (15km)
• Vogue (16km)
• Aigueze (16km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (28km)
• Mirmande (37km)
• Seguret (47km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Vals-les-Bains (28km)
• Crest (50km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (36km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (18km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (21km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (25km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (30km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de Nazareth (Vaison-la-Romaine) (48km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (18km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (45km)
• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (60km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (13km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (12km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (12km)
• Bois de Païolive (28km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (28km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (35km)
• Tanargue (41km)
• Cascade du Ray-Pic (43km)
• Dentelles de Montmirail (51km)
• Mont Gerbier de Jonc (51km)

Towns of Art and history

• Vaison-la-Romaine (48km)
• Carpentras (59km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (51km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (16km)

Geography and distances

Gras is in the southern-centre of France at 33 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Gras is 518 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 2 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Larnas and Saint-Remeze.

This page in French: Visiter Gras