Balazuc in Ardèche - South France
A village of medieval origin, ranked among the "Most beautiful village of France" and "Village of character".
Balazuc is located in southern Ardèche, 15 km north of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and 15 km south of Aubenas.
Perched at the top of its cliff and overlooking the river Ardèche, this ancient medieval village is listed in the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" and "Village of Character".
Come and meet Balazuc, to admire the Romanesque church of the twelfth century, the square tower, the cobbled streets, the cliffs, etc.
You will also discover the tradesmen, the craftsmen of art, the shops, the restaurants, the cafes, and in July and August: the exhibitions, animations, balls, etc.
On the other side of the river, you will also find the Watchtower of Queen Jeanne and an ecovillage with an educational farm (garden, goats, chickens, ducks, ...), the "Viel Audon".
At the foot of the cliffs, the Ardèche River will offer you one of the prettiest beaches in the area: swimming, canoeing, fishing, ...
Activities in and around Balazuc in southern Ardèche
Our region, very touristy, offers many sports and / or leisure activities, and various places to visit (natural, cultural, historical, etc.).
Thus, you can practice in southern Ardèche: canoeing, climbing, swimming, fishing, hiking (hiking, horse riding or cycling / mountain biking), tennis, horseback riding, caving, canyoning,
adventure trail (tree climbing), archery , motor sports (motocross, enduro, quad, karting ...), aviation, microlight, ...
And also visit many remarkable sites around Balazuc: the Gorges de l'Ardèche, the Pont d'Arc, the villages of Vogüé, Labeaume, Ruoms, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, and many Cevennes villages such as
Largentière, Les Vans, ...
See also: The castles and their medieval festivals in summer (Vogüé, Aubenas, Montreal, Joyeuse ...), the Bois de Païolive, the Ardéchoise Mountain, and the various caves of Southern Ardèche
(Aven d'Orgnac , Madeleine, Cocalière, Caves of St Marcel d'Ardèche, ...).
Finally, discover also the Ardèche museums (silk, lavender ...), the festivals, and thanks to the regional markets, get to know the products of the Ardèche and Cevennes terroir (the wine, the
abomasum, the chestnut, the blueberry , ...).
So, see you soon in Ardèche!
