Joyeuse tourism and travel guide

Visit Joyeuse: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: Explore the castle and medieval centre of Joyeuse - then head to the river beach to cool down!

Joyeuse 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 Joyeuse in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Balazuc at 11 km and Naves at 12 km.

Joyeuse, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Labeaume

at 6 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Labeaume guide

Balazuc

Most Beautiful Village at 11 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Balazuc guide

Naves

at 12 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Naves guide

Banne

at 14 km (direction south-west)

The exceptional views from Banne are the highlight, and the streets of...

See Banne guide

Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 14 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide

Ailhon

at 15 km (direction north-east)

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

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Vogue

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

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

See Vogue guide

Pont d'Arc

at 18 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Pont d'Arc guide

Jaujac

at 18 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Aubenas

at 20 km (direction north-east)

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

See Aubenas guide

Barjac

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

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

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Thueyts

at 22 km (direction south-south-east)

Thueyts is more 'renovated' than many of the Ardeche 'villages of character'...

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Meyras

at 23 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Meyras guide

Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 24 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Map of places to visit near Joyeuse

Markets in and near Joyeuse

Market days in Joyeuse: weekly market: Wednesday;

• Joyeuse: market Wednesday (0km)
• Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (1km)
• Largentiere: market Tuesday (8km)
• Ruoms: market Friday (9km)
• Naves: market Saturday (12km)
• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (15km)
• Saint-Paul-le-Jeune: market Monday & Friday (17km)
• Jaujac: market Tuesday & Friday (17km)
• Aubenas: market Saturday (19km)
• Barjac: market Friday (21km)

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Tourist attractions near Joyeuse, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges du Gardon (6km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (15km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (23km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (59km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Balazuc (11km)
• Vogue (16km)
• La Garde-Guerin (27km)
• Aigueze (32km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (39km)
• Pradelles (43km)
• Arlempdes (50km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Vals-les-Bains (23km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (27km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (42km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (44km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (23km)
• Jardin du Tomple (26km)
• Jardin des herbes (42km)
• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (49km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (35km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Bois de Païolive (11km)
• Tanargue (20km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (21km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (24km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (29km)
• Cascade du Ray-Pic (33km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (39km)
• Mont Lozère (40km)
• Mont Gerbier de Jonc (41km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (42km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (39km)

Geography and distances

Joyeuse is in the southern-centre of France at 40 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Joyeuse is 507 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Labeaume, Lablachere, Laurac-en-Vivarais, Montreal, Ribes, Rosieres, Saint-Genest-de-Beauzon and Vernon.

This page in French: Visiter Joyeuse