Salavas tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vallon Pont d'Arc at 2 km from Salavas

Visit Salavas: highlights and tourist information

Salavas 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 Salavas in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vallon Pont d'Arc at 2 km and Pont d'Arc at 3 km.

Salavas, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 2 km (direction north-east)

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

See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide

Pont d'Arc

at 3 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Pont d'Arc guide

Labeaume

at 8 km (direction north-west)

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

See Labeaume guide

Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 9 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Gorges de l'Ardeche guide

Barjac

at 10 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gard department

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

See Barjac guide

Balazuc

Most Beautiful Village at 13 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Balazuc guide

Joyeuse

at 15 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Joyeuse guide

Montclus

Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction south-south-east), in the Gard department

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

See Montclus guide

Aigueze

Most Beautiful Village at 17 km (direction east-south-east), in the Gard department

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

See Aigueze guide

Vogue

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

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

See Vogue guide

Banne

at 18 km (direction west)

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

See Banne guide

Naves

at 20 km (direction west)

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

See Naves guide

Saint-Montan

at 20 km (direction east)

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

See Saint-Montan guide

Saint-Ambroix

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

Saint-Ambroix is an interesting town, in part because of the ruined castles...

See Saint-Ambroix guide

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Map of places to visit near Salavas

Markets in and near Salavas

• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (2km)
• Ruoms: market Friday (6km)
• Barjac: market Friday (10km)
• Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (14km)
• Joyeuse: market Wednesday (14km)
• Largentiere: market Tuesday (18km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (18km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Sunday (18km)
• Saint-Paul-le-Jeune: market Monday & Friday (19km)
• Naves: market Saturday (20km)

More information about Salavas, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Salavas, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges de l'Ardeche (1km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (10km)
• Gorges du Gardon (19km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Balazuc (13km)
• Aigueze (17km)
• Vogue (18km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (25km)
• La Garde-Guerin (40km)
• Mirmande (50km)
• Pradelles (57km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Vals-les-Bains (30km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (37km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (30km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (31km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (39km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (42km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (43km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (30km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (32km)
• Jardin du Tomple (35km)
• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (47km)
• Jardin du château de Brantes (58km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (27km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (9km)
• Bois de Païolive (15km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (15km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (21km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (26km)
• Tanargue (35km)
• Cascade du Ray-Pic (44km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (43km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (38km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (26km)

Geography and distances

Salavas is in the southern-centre of France at 42 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Salavas is 520 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Labastide-de-Virac, Lagorce, Ruoms, Sampzon, Vagnas and Vallon Pont d'Arc.

This page in French: Visiter Salavas