Meyras tourism and travel guide

Visit Meyras: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: Smaller than many of the Ardeche villages, you will see an ancient covered passageway and a couple of trompe l'oeil paintings in the centre of Meyras

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Jaujac at 5 km and Antraigues-sur-Volane at 8 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Meyras, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Meyras in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

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

Thueyts

at 4 km (direction west)

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

See Thueyts guide

Jaujac

at 5 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Jaujac guide

Antraigues-sur-Volane

at 8 km (direction east-north-east)

Antraigues-sur-Volane is a small medieval perched village, with most...

See Antraigues-sur-Volane guide

Ailhon

at 11 km (direction south-east)

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

See Ailhon guide

Aubenas

at 12 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Aubenas guide

Vogue

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction south-east)

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

See Vogue guide

Balazuc

Most Beautiful Village at 21 km (direction south-south-east)

After exploring ancient Balazuc you descend further to reach...

See Balazuc guide

Joyeuse

at 22 km (direction south)

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

See Joyeuse guide

Labeaume

at 26 km (direction south)

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

See Labeaume guide

Privas

at 27 km (direction east)

Privas is not a major destination but a visit is leasant...

See Privas guide

Alba-la-Romaine

at 30 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Alba-la-Romaine guide

Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 32 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide

Pradelles

Most Beautiful Village at 32 km (direction west-north-west), in the Haute-Loire department

Both the picturesque historic village centre and the lovely viwes make Pradelles...

See Pradelles guide

Naves

at 32 km (direction south-south-west)

Stroll through the pretty village of Naves and you...

See Naves guide

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

Map of places to visit near Meyras

Markets in and near Meyras

• Thueyts: market Friday (4km)
• Jaujac: market Tuesday & Friday (5km)
• Vals-les-Bains: market Thursday & Sunday (8km)
• Aubenas: market Saturday (12km)
• Largentiere: market Tuesday (16km)
• Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (22km)
• Joyeuse: market Wednesday (22km)
• Privas: market Wednesday & Saturday & (27km)
• Ruoms: market Friday (27km)
• Coucouron: market Wednesday (27km)

More information about Meyras, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Meyras, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges du Gardon (16km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (33km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (43km)

Heritage sites

• Le Puy-en-Velay cathédrale Notre-Dame (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (51km)
• Le Puy-en-Velay Hotel-Dieu St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (51km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Vogue (18km)
• Balazuc (21km)
• Pradelles (32km)
• La Garde-Guerin (33km)
• Arlempdes (34km)
• Mirmande (45km)
• Aigueze (48km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Vals-les-Bains (8km)
• Le Puy-en-Velay (50km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (4km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (39km)
• Prieuré de Saint Julien (Saint-Julien-Chapteuil) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (50km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (39km)
• Jardin du Tomple (42km)
• Jardin des herbes (50km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (40km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cascade du Ray-Pic (11km)
• Tanargue (16km)
• Mont Gerbier de Jonc (19km)
• Bois de Païolive (33km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (40km)
• Cascade de la Beaume (42km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (43km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (44km)
• Lac du Bouchet (45km)
• Mont Lozère (51km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (50km)

Geography and distances

Meyras is in the southern-centre of France at 27 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Meyras is 487 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aizac, Chirols, Fabras, Jaujac, Juvinas, La Souche, Labastide-sur-Besorgues, Lalevade-d'Ardeche, Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Pont-de-Labeaume, Prades, Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier and Thueyts.

This page in French: Visiter Meyras