Saint-Germain tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Vogue at 3 km from Saint-Germain
Visit Saint-Germain: highlights and tourist information
Saint-Germain 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 Saint-Germain in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
Popular places to visit nearby include Vogue at 3 km and Balazuc at 8 km.
Saint-Germain, 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 3 km (direction west)Dominated by its castle, the beautiful village of Vogue is one of our favourite...
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Balazuc
Most Beautiful Village at 8 km (direction west-south-west)After exploring ancient Balazuc you descend further to reach the Ardeche river...
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Aubenas
at 9 km (direction north-west)The Chateau d'Aubenas and the belvedere next to the castle are the highlight of...
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Ailhon
at 10 km (direction west-north-west)The beauty of Ailhon is the chance to follow the footpaths through the forests...
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Alba-la-Romaine
at 12 km (direction east)Larger than many of the Ardeche villages, Alba-la-Romaine also has a very picturesque historic...
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Labeaume
at 16 km (direction south-west)Both the medieval village and the river beach combine to make Labeaume very rewarding...
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Vallon Pont d'Arc
at 17 km (direction south-south-west)Because of the proximity to the Gorges de l'Ardeche and the lively holiday atmosphere...
See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide
Jaujac
at 18 km (direction west-north-west)The most unusual characteristic in Jaujac is the deep river gorge running through the...
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Joyeuse
at 19 km (direction west-south-west)Explore the castle and medieval centre of Joyeuse - then head to the river...
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Saint-Montan
at 19 km (direction east-south-east)Climbing the steep cobbled streets to the castle at the top of the village...
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Pont d'Arc
at 19 km (direction south-south-west)The small beach and beautiful setting make Pont d'Arc a very beautiful and popular...
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Antraigues-sur-Volane
at 20 km (direction north-north-west)Antraigues-sur-Volane is a small medieval perched village, with most activity centred around its central...
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Meyras
at 20 km (direction north-west)Smaller than many of the Ardeche villages, you will see an ancient covered passageway...
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Viviers
at 21 km (direction east-south-east)The town of Viviers contains some interesting buildings and a nice view across the...
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Map of places to visit near Saint-Germain
Markets in and near Saint-Germain
- Aubenas: market Saturday (9km)
- Largentiere: market Tuesday (12km)
- Vals-les-Bains: market Thursday & Sunday (14km)
- Ruoms: market Friday (15km)
- Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (17km)
- Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (17km)
- Jaujac: market Tuesday & Friday (18km)
- Le Teil: market Thursday (18km)
- Joyeuse: market Wednesday (18km)
- Thueyts: market Friday (23km)
More information about Saint-Germain, Rhone-Alpes
Tourist attractions near Saint-Germain, France
What to do at Saint-Germain? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Germain.
Grand sites of France
- Gorges du Gardon (16km)
- Gorges de l'Ardeche (18km)
- Aven d'Orgnac (27km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Vogue (3km)
- Balazuc (8km)
- Aigueze (29km)
- Mirmande (34km)
- La Roque-sur-Ceze (40km)
- La Garde-Guerin (43km)
- Pradelles (51km)
- Arlempdes (54km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Vals-les-Bains (14km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Monts d'Ardeche (22km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (27km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (30km)
- Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (33km)
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (34km)
- Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (54km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin des herbes (30km)
- Jardin du mas de l'Abri (41km)
- Jardin du Tomple (45km)
- Parc Jouvet (55km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Viviers (21km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (23km)
- Grotte de Saint-Marcel (26km)
- Bois de Païolive (27km)
- Cascade du Ray-Pic (29km)
- Tanargue (30km)
- Mont Gerbier de Jonc (37km)
- Grotte de la Cocaliere (37km)
- Cascades du Sautadet (41km)
- Cascade de la Beaume (62km)
Towns of Art and history
- Valence (55km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- La Ferme aux crocodiles (30km)
Geography and distances
Saint-Germain is in the southern-centre of France at 23 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Saint-Germain is 504 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Germain
Canton: Villeneuve-de-Berg
Arrondissement: Privas
Department: Ardeche
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 0
Distance to Saint-Germain
from Privas (prefecture): 23 km
from Paris: 504 km
from Calais: 737 km
from Nice: 244 km
from Bordeaux: 398 km
from Strasbourg: 514 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Saint-Germain from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Balazuc, Lanas, Lavilledieu, Mirabel, Rochecolombe, Saint-Andeol-de-Berg, Saint-Didier-sous-Aubenas, Saint-Etienne-de-Fontbellon, Saint-Maurice-d'Ardeche, Saint-Maurice-d'Ibie, Saint-Sernin, Villeneuve-de-Berg and Vogue.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Germain