From Vallon Pont d'Arc - Program

We may also built with you any private tour upon request. (Wine cellar Tours, Pont du Gard, Provence…) Don’ hesitate to contact us +33 (0)6 77 16 43 63 (Pierre - English spoken)

The Ardèche Canyon tour (1/2 day)

During this memorable day, you will be driven along the famous windy road of the Ardèche canyon. For the next 24 kilometers you will enjoy the view from several belvederes some 300 meters above the river Ardèche. The day will end with the renowned Aven of Orgnac cave visit.
Along the way we shall pass by the Pont d'Arc natural bridge, where you will have plenty of time to make pictures. Right bellow the vertical cliffs hosting the prehistoric Chauvet cave which is currently applying to the UNESCO heritage list. Many stops will give you the opportunity to discover the stuning viewpoints.
The visit of the Aven of Orgnac Cave, classified 3*(stars) and Grand Site de France as the Mont Saint Michel is too. 
You shall be amazed by its gigantism and the numerous natural formations of this underground world.

Schedule: 8h30 - 13h00 or 14h00 - 18h30
Planing: upon request
Summer from Vallon Pont d'Arc on mondays
and from Saint-Martin d'Ardèche on Tuesdays
Price: 45€ / person - 40€ / children (-12 y.o.)
Included: transportation, visit.
Non Included: personal expenses, lunch.
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LIMESTONE, SANDSTONE, CHESTNUTS AND MORE...

Departure: 9h00 (From Vallon-Pont-d'Arc)
Visit a family-run olive oil mill and enjoy a tasting session - Remote Roman churches - Hilly landscapes of limestone, sandstone and schist - Visit an independent Chatus vineyard and cellar to taste wine made from one of the oldest and least-known French vines - Taste honey and chestnuts with a local producer - Take in an incredible necropolis of 30 Dolmens with an archeologist to guide you (footwear suitable for all terrains required).
Generous Traditional Picnic with local products.
• Pique-nique généreux de produits locaux.

Schedule: 9h00 - 18h00
Planing: upon request
Summer from Vallon Pont d'Arc on Tuesday
Price: 95€ / person (Families -10%)
Included: transportation visit, lunch.
Non Included: personal expenses.
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STONES AND THEIR REVIVAL

Departure: 9h00 (From Vallon Pont d'Arc)
Guided tour of a medieval village - Benedictine roman church (XIIth century) - Taste local Picodon goat’s cheese at the farm where it is made - Visit a XIIth century castle (refurbished in the XVIIth century) - Visit a wine or olive producer with a tasting session - The route takes us through beautiful lavender fields...
Lunch in a small traditional restaurant.
• Repas dans un petit restaurant familial.

Schedule: 9h00 - 18h00
Planing: upon request
Summer from Vallon Pont d'Arc on Sunday
Price: 95€ / person (Families -10%)
Included: transportation visit, lunch.
Non Included: personal expenses.
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VOLCANOES AND TRADITIONS...

Departure: 8h30 (from Vallon Pont d'Arc)
Cistercian ruins of the Mazan abbey (XIIth century) - Modern stained glass by Louis René Petit - Mont-Gerbier-de-Jonc and the Loire river springs - Panoramic views over the ancient volcano chain and the largest crater in Europe - River of lava with basalt formations - Thatched roof farms and traditional local activities - Taste traditional saucisson at a family farm.
Medieval lunch in a farm restaurant.
• Déjeuner médiéval dans une ferme auberge.

Schedule: 9h00 - 18h00
Planing: upon request
Summer from Vallon Pont d'Arc on Thursday
Price: 95€ / person (Families -10%)
Included: transportation visit, lunch.
Non Included: personal expenses.
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CUSTOMIZED EXCURSION IDEAS

In order to deisign jointly your "PRIVATE AND CUSTOM" excursions, we propose you to select activities amongst the scheduled days above, or within the list bellow. We shall be happy to assist you in implementing any other idea of your choice that suit your will to enjoy your day.

     • Provence Escape. (Pont du Gard (UNESCO Roman Bridge), Uzès Medieval city, Antic Theater of Orange, Colorful Canyon in Roussillon, Dry stones abandoned village...)
     • Round visit of wine cellars of independent wine producers. (Organic or using natural techniques…)
     • Medieval Period revival. (Authentic and remote villages and castles visits)
     • In the heart of a land of Volcanoes (Mont Gerbier de Joncs, Loire River Spring)
     • Past history and legends. (XIIth century abbey, former farms, Gallo-Roman remains in Alba)
     • Small Producers visits and tasting session. (lavender distillation, saucisson family production, Picodon goat's cheese farm, Olive oil family mill)
     • Ardèche Gorges descent with a rowing boat and its Pilot (Non sportive activity)
     • Balloon Flight.
     • Traditionnal local activity. (silk, coal...)