Vallon Pont d'Arc tourism and travel guide

Visit Vallon Pont d'Arc: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: Because of the proximity to the Gorges de l'Ardeche and the lively holiday atmosphere Vallon Pont d'Arc is a good base for exploring

Vallon Pont d'Arc is situated in the Ardeche department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Attractions in Vallon Pont d'Arc

The Gorges de l'Ardeche are one of the most scenic highlights in France, whether following the road along the rim or canoeing along the river: Gorges de l'Ardeche

The small beach and beautiful setting make Pont d'Arc a very beautiful and popular site: Pont d'Arc

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Vallon Pont d'Arc in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Labeaume at 8 km and Gorges de l'Ardeche at 9 km.

Vallon Pont d'Arc, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Pont d'Arc

at 3 km (direction 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 west-north-west)

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

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Gorges de l'Ardeche

Scenery at 9 km (direction south-east)

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

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Barjac

at 11 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gard department

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

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Balazuc

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

Vogue

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

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

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Montclus

Most Beautiful Village at 16 km (direction south), in the Gard department

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

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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...

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Saint-Montan

at 19 km (direction east)

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

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Banne

at 19 km (direction west)

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

See Banne guide

Naves

at 21 km (direction west)

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

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Cornillon

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

Cornillon, France is a hilltop village with an interesting historic centre in...

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Ailhon

at 22 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Map of places to visit near Vallon Pont d'Arc

Markets in and near Vallon Pont d'Arc

Market days in Vallon Pont d'Arc: weekly market: Thursday;

• Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (0km)
• Ruoms: market Friday (6km)
• Barjac: market Friday (11km)
• Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (14km)
• Joyeuse: market Wednesday (15km)
• Largentiere: market Tuesday (17km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (18km)
• Saint-Martin-d'Ardeche: market Sunday (18km)
• Bourg-Saint-Andeol: market Wednesday (20km)
• Saint-Paul-le-Jeune: market Monday & Friday (21km)

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Tourist attractions near Vallon Pont d'Arc, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Gorges de l'Ardeche (1km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (11km)
• Gorges du Gardon (18km)

Heritage sites

• Orange Roman Theatre (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Balazuc (11km)
• Vogue (16km)
• Aigueze (17km)
• La Roque-sur-Ceze (26km)
• La Garde-Guerin (41km)
• Mirmande (48km)
• Pradelles (57km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Vals-les-Bains (29km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (35km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (29km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (30km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (37km)
• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (40km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Théodorit et Fenestrelle Tower (Uzes) (44km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin des herbes (29km)
• Jardin du mas de l'Abri (33km)
• Jardin du Tomple (36km)
• Bambouseraie de Prafrance (49km)
• Jardin du château de Brantes (58km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (25km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (9km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (14km)
• Bois de Païolive (16km)
• Grotte de la Cocaliere (23km)
• Cascades du Sautadet (26km)
• Tanargue (34km)
• Cascade du Ray-Pic (43km)

Towns of Art and history

• Uzes (44km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Ales (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (25km)

Geography and distances

Vallon Pont d'Arc is in the southern-centre of France at 40 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Vallon Pont d'Arc is 519 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Vallon Pont d'Arc from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Lagorce, Ruoms, Salavas and Sampzon.

This page in French: Visiter Vallon Pont d'Arc