Sampzon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Labeaume at 4 km from Sampzon

Visit Sampzon: highlights and tourist information

Sampzon 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 Sampzon in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Labeaume at 4 km and Vallon Pont d'Arc at 5 km.

Sampzon, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Labeaume

at 4 km (direction north-west)

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

See Labeaume guide

Vallon Pont d'Arc

at 5 km (direction east)

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

See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide

Pont d'Arc

at 8 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Pont d'Arc guide

Joyeuse

at 10 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Joyeuse guide

Balazuc

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

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

See Balazuc guide

Barjac

at 12 km (direction south), in the Gard department

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

See Barjac guide

Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 14 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Gorges de l'Ardeche guide

Banne

at 15 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Banne guide

Naves

at 16 km (direction west)

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

See Naves guide

Vogue

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

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

See Vogue guide

Montclus

Most Beautiful Village at 19 km (direction south-south-east), in the Gard department

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

See Montclus guide

Ailhon

at 20 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Ailhon guide

Saint-Ambroix

at 20 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

Aigueze

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

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

See Aigueze guide

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Map of places to visit near Sampzon

Markets in and near Sampzon

• Ruoms: market Friday (3km)
• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (5km)
• Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (10km)
• Joyeuse: market Wednesday (10km)
• Barjac: market Friday (12km)
• Largentiere: market Tuesday (14km)
• Naves: market Saturday (16km)
• Saint-Paul-le-Jeune: market Monday & Friday (17km)
• Saint-Ambroix: market Tuesday (21km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (23km)

More information about Sampzon, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Sampzon, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges de l'Ardeche (5km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (13km)
• Gorges du Gardon (15km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (49km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Balazuc (11km)
• Vogue (16km)
• Aigueze (22km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (29km)
• La Garde-Guerin (36km)
• Mirmande (50km)
• Pradelles (53km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Vals-les-Bains (28km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (34km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (33km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (35km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (42km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (43km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (29km)
• Jardin du Tomple (32km)
• Jardin des herbes (33km)
• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (47km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (29km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Bois de Païolive (12km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (13km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (19km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (20km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (30km)
• Tanargue (30km)
• Cascade du Ray-Pic (41km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (45km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (38km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (30km)

Geography and distances

Sampzon is in the southern-centre of France at 41 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Sampzon is 516 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Grospierres, Labeaume, Ruoms, Saint-Alban-Auriolles, Salavas and Vallon Pont d'Arc.

This page in French: Visiter Sampzon