Tourist attractions Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche

Because of its stunning viewpoints, the Haute Corniche is the most impressive section of the Gorges de l'Ardèche . From Saint-Remèze, drive past the Cathédrale and La Madeleine belvederes, stopping along the way to visit the cave of the same n..

Orgnac sinkhole was discovered by Robert de Joly in 1935 and is located on the plateau of the same name. It is one of the region's most interesting places to visit. It would seem that an earthquake turned these underground caves upside down, during t..

The famous Pont d'Arc requires no introduction. This monumental natural arch ushers you into one of the most imposing natural phenomena in the southern region of France in a most grandiose fashion. Most of the gorges were declared a protected natur..

The last bend in the Ardèche is visible from this viewpoint. From this spot, the river follows a different route, flowing through a cultivated valley and gradually getting wider until it runs down into the Rhône.

A particularly appropriate name for this magnificent view of one of the most outstanding Ardèche gorges. A rock, known as the «cathedral» has stone spires reaching to the heavens.

The Gournier viewpoints, 200m above the river, offer a spectacular view over the Ardèche. A ruined farm of the same name is visible down below.

This spot overlooks the Gaud and Ardèche circus, offering a grandiose, rocky and extremely southern-looking sight.

These viewpoints overlook the upper part of the meandering River Gaud, in a deep, narrow valley, and the towers of a small 19C château.

Poised almost vertically above the Ardèche, which flows 200m below, this belvedere offers a superb view of the bend in the river known as the Pas de Mousse.

This impressive natural arch, 34m high and 59m wide, spans the Ardèche river, which once flowed around this promontory. In former times, only a narrow underground water course flowed beneath the arch. It is supposed that as a result of high river lev..

Not far from St Marcel's cave, the Colombier viewpoint offers an attractive view of a bend in the river, its banks entirely composed of rocks.

This grotto was discovered in 1835. It was cut by an underground river that no longer exists. It is adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. Cascading fragments of eroded hills are its main curious feature. Concretions have shapes that have given th..

This viewpoint is a rocky outcrop overlooking the last bend in the Ardèche before it escapes from its famous gorges.

The warm waters of the nuclear complex at Tricastin supply this huge greenhouse in which there is a tropical garden and a crocodile farm. Various species of crocodilian reptile can be observed in several large pools, including spectacled caiman, Amer..

A natural well leads to this admirable swallow-hole. The tour starts in the Great Chamber or Tomb Chamber. The bones of animals (bison, deer and bears) indicate that it was occupied by humans in very ancient times. The cave displays a wide diversity ..

Discovered in 1887, this cave was carved out by an underground river. A tunnel in the rock leads from the Grotte Obscure to the Chaos chamber. Various concretions form the amazing decor of these vast underground galleries.

The Madeleine viewpoint offers an attractive view of the Fort of the same name which bars the way to the succession of gorges leading downriver. The 300m-high cliffs are the highest in the area.

The Autridge viewpoints offer an attractive view of the Morsanne peak. After the dale of Agrimont, continuing along the panoramic route, there are superb views over the meandering River Ardèche.

By visiting this sinkhole, found by A. Sonzogni in 1966, you'll discover a completely different world. Various strange-shaped concretions make this site interesting. A cave zoo enables you to see small «creatures», like shellfish, fish, batrachians a..

Not far from St Martin of Ardèche, this small Romanesque chapel is situated in the heart of the vineyards. Built between the 12 and 17C, it sparkles like a small white gem. The refined interlace design of the sculpted stonework in the southern part o..