Local produce, culture, nature, villages with character, cycling, walking in the Ardèche
The hotel-restaurant Les Murets is the starting point for many activities and discoveries. Here are some ideas for prepair your programme now!
For fans of chestnuts and local produce:
- discover the making of Picodon, the very local "little cheese that stings" made from goat's milk. Terra Cabra. This site is a great way to immerse yourself in the world of cheese-making, where you can see the cheese maturing cellars at first hand and talk to 'real' producers.
- tame the chestnut, the region's flagship fruit, for which the Ardèche is the leading producer in France. Castanea - The Ardèche chestnut discovery area. In fact, this production is recognised by a PDO (protected designation of origin) including 65 varieties of local chestnuts, some of which are ultra-local.
If you don't have too much time, Castanea offers a 30-minute tour.
If you have time, Opt for the tour featuring a tasting of chestnut-based products from the Cévennes d'Ardèche.
Terra Cabra is open all year round, while Castanea is open from April to November.
For outings and cultural experiences:
Open all year round:
- visit the Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèchea UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy theimmersive experience ANIMAL » with sound and light on a monumental fresco
- or explore the Aven d'Orgnac cave which also offers a wine tasting underground, between partial darkness and absolute calm. These major sites are accessible to everyone, whatever the season!
Tip: it is essential to book your tickets in advance to access these caves (click on the links above to plan your visits in advance).
- In summer, visit Mas Daudet, Authentic Ardèche farmhouse where Alphonse Daudet lived. A great place to spend half a day.
For nature lovers:
- heading for the Païolive Wood, One of the region's strangest curiosities, with its animal-shaped rocks and rich environment, it's a great place to cool off in the heat.
- as well as the dolmens route or Chassezac gorges to discover the natural heritage of the Cévennes d'Ardèche
- stroll along the botanical itinerary of the Distillerie du Bois de Païolive in Banne
to discover the characterful villages of the Ardèche :
Take a stroll through Naves, a tiny village, Banne, nestling at the foot of the Cévennes d'Ardèche, Thines, in the heart of a wild valley, and Vogüé, listed as one of the «Most Beautiful Villages in France».
The Ardèche has almost twenty villages with character... discover them all!
to go cycling or hiking?
- Via Ardèche, Cévennes d'Ardèche, Grande Traversée de l'Ardèche... visit our dedicated page to discover the footpaths and itineraries near Les Murets
- There are links between these major cycle routes and Les Murets, click here to access
- choose your cycling trip from the itineraries available from the Auberge here
- Les Murets has been awarded the "Accueil Vélo" label. Discover the services available to you.
And if you don't have your own bike, you can hire one directly from Les Murets, simply and easily!
Numerous itineraries are accessible directly from the Auberge... ask at reception during your next stay.
To book a stay in our establishment, at the best price, contact us directly on 04 75 39 08 32 or by e-mail on reservation@aubergelesmurets.com !
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