Book online
Discover the birds in your garden and their amazing nesting techniques. After a fun and educational observation session, build your own birdhouse and take it home to welcome the future inhabitants of your garden!
Fanny welcomes you to her goat farm. Watch the milking and discover the cheesemaking process. Get up close to the goats and buy her ice cream and goat milk soaps right there. Visits by reservation only.
Four-day Nature Fishing Workshop. You can learn or improve your fly fishing, bait fishing, and lure fishing skills, exploring different environments. Ages 8 and up, limited places, registration required.
Vanessa and Pierre-Louis invite you to watch the goats being milked, by reservation. Their organic products are available in the store: goat cheese, cottage cheese, fromage blanc, lentils, wheat flour, camelina oil, syrup, and hay jelly.
Historical remains in a village listed among "The Most Beautiful Villages of France" and "Auvergne Village of Character". Guided tours from July 1st to August 31st, from 12pm to 18pm
(except Sunday and Monday)
On the mountainside, Stéphanie and Nicolas will be delighted to welcome you. They raise with passion goats and pigs. Come and discover their products processed on site: cheeses, charcuterie and pork. Farm visit by reservation.
The exhibition "Seeds, how do plants grow?" is a fun and interactive exhibition to discover the fascinating world of seeds and plants.
Find local producers and fairground vendors (around fifteen) in the low season, much more lively in the summer season.
At the foot of Mount Gerbier-de-Jonc, where the Loire River begins, a farmers' market welcomes you. Sales of charcuterie, cheese, jams, pastries, honey, fruits and vegetables...
On the banks of the Masméjean river, discover this old restored watermill in perfect working order.
Creative activities in the morning and an Easter egg hunt in the village at 15:30 pm in front of the Town Hall. Bring your own basket. Organized by the Montagne d'Ardèche Community of Municipalities.
Learn how to create drawings and then paint them in watercolor. Lydia Tassani, a graduate in applied arts, will guide you through this world. Bring paints, A4 paper (200g or 300g), and brushes. Maximum 6 places available.
Come and discover the Biblio-Friperie: a thrift store space with a large collection of clothes at low prices, and a library space to read or borrow books. Seamstress present for sewing work in the morning.
Near Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc, the village is home to producers of charcuterie, cheese, honey, fruit and vegetables... A must-see market for your local shopping.
The Fay'Art association offers theater workshops for young people aged 7 to 14. Two days to learn, play, have fun, and take to the stage, during each school vacation period. A wonderful artistic adventure.
Market in the village square, come and meet local producers and leave with their local products.
Children's/parents' discovery and multi-activity camp: animal care and feeding, introduction to horseback riding, trail rides, games on horseback, introduction to lassoing and rodeo, western activities. Supervised by an instructor. Reservations required. Ages 6 to 10.
One of the last whistle markets in France. Be punctual so you can attend the “patches”!
The Compagnie Enfant Fay'Art presents "The Boy with the Suitcase:" the story of two migrant children, Nafi and Krysia, who travel across the world to flee war and reach what they believe to be an Eldorado: London.
The exhibitors will meet you weekly in the heart of the ancient city. A wide variety of products will be available.
The young people of Lac d'Issarlès invite you to a friendly and festive evening
Come and enjoy the traditional Paella on Saturday, April 18th, starting at 19pm in the village hall!
Menu (eat in or takeaway): Paella, Cheese, Eclairs, Coffee
“I like clean nature”
In partnership with the events committee, the local association and the departmental hunting federation are offering an organized ecological morning.
Gloves, safety vests, certificates and goodies will be offered to participants.
Dr. Troll's live performance company presents a musical magic recital. Suitable for ages 6 and up.
Costume parade, afternoon snack, and burning of Monsieur Carnaval. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The evening will continue with dinner; a drink will be offered to those in costume, followed by a dance party with music by Yannick Thierry.
Come and enjoy a moment of pure comfort with a tripe weekend.
On the program: authenticity and local flavors on Saturday and Sunday
Like a grand public spectacle, Pile dans la face questions life, our doubts and certainties, our fears on earth and our hopes for the afterlife. Will our characters accept their new lives, and what role does free will play?
// In Chambon-le-Château
French songs from yesterday and today, but not only that… Organised by the St-Symphorien rural community centre.
Meet up in Burzet with Les Ânes de Farfara to discover the pleasures of hiking with a donkey!
Participate in the bulb and flower sale to beautify your home and garden, while supporting the activities of the private school's students. The catalog is available upon request at the school, or order directly online at Baltus Action.
Marie Rivier Private School invites you to a sale of St. Michel cakes: madeleines, shortbread cookies, chocolate biscuits, savory cakes… perfect for snacks and aperitifs. Proceeds from the sales will fund student activities.
The Auberge des Voyageurs invites you to a friendly evening with a live concert featuring blues, pop, and rock music. Come and enjoy a great musical atmosphere while sharing a delicious homemade meal!
Film screening and discussion led by Pierre Cornu (historian at INRAE) and Claire Weill, sustainability scientist (formerly with INRAE). Refreshments available after the screening. For just land-use transformations in the face of climate change.
Two wonderful days where you can meet Stéphanie and Nicolas, their goats, and their pigs raised on straw. Organic processing on the farm: cheeses, sausage, pâtés. Biodiversity awareness and agricultural practices with the LPO AuRA (League for the Protection of Birds Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes).
Bluegrass guitar workshop. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic chords, bring your own guitar and pick. Open to all, registration required.
Learn the art of weaving willow to make your own baskets and hampers.
The workshop lasts all day. The trainee leaves with their creation.
Remember to book in advance, places are limited.
As always in Béage, any excuse is good enough to get together and party!
So we're preparing a little dance for you, just the way we like them, with good cheer, friends, and everything you need to quench your thirst.
Jacky Chavaudret will guide you through the starry sky. He will reveal the secrets of the Moon through a telescope observation, followed by a lecture. Registration required.
The gay Lurons present: "Kilt and Basque beret & I love you Sherry, Chérie" by Jean Claude Lumet, "Ciel ma femme" by Pierre Sauvil, and others… From 12 years old.
Relive the life and escape of Papillon from the Cayenne penal colony, whose real name was Henri Charrière, born in Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès in 1906. Then delve into the story of the Beast of Gévaudan through the paintings of Gérard Lattier. Reservations required.
Dr. Troll's live performance company presents a musical magic recital. Suitable for ages 6 and up. The street orchestra from the Musique en Montagne school will be the opening act.
Émarvéils par l'Ardèche (Amazed by the Ardèche) and APATPH invite local businesses to an after-work event. This networking opportunity will allow us to build connections, boost our region, and create opportunities together. Registration required.
Come and taste local products and meet our producers of honey, charcuterie, cheese, chestnut creams... But also our artisans of pottery, jewelry, handbags... Put all of Ardèche in your basket.
Cattle competition: ranch sorting, ranch cutting (April 30). Working equitation competition: combined 3 tests: dressage, technical handling and time trial, cross-country course. Refreshments and food available on site, free entry.
Concert by the Ébullition choir, polyphonic songs in the "cathedral of the Ardèche Mountains" church. Concert presented by the municipality. No reservation required.
In the village square, come and stroll and meet our local producers who make our region so rich. Right next door, a café/bar/restaurant is the perfect place to meet up.
In high season, on the lake road between Coucouron and Le Lac-d'Issarlès, this village offers a Sunday break: direct sales from local producers of cheeses, charcuterie, honey, craft beers, etc.
Françoise will present the latest literary developments to you. Everyone can come with a book to discuss and share their reading. Upon registration.
The inaugural edition will recognize author Valentine Goby for her novel "L'île haute" (The High Island), a work that sensitively explores the mountains as a place of refuge, transmission, and growth. The program includes workshops, films, a literary walk, exhibitions, and more.
To mark the 1st literary prize in the Ardèche Mountains, a screening of the documentary film "Youth" by Valentin Chaneac will take place, offering glimpses into lives lived in the Ardèche Mountains in bygone days. Running time: 116 minutes.
May rhymes with holidays and big nights out. So we're waiting for you at the legendary Daffodil Ball! Get your best dance moves ready, your good mood and your group of friends to set the dance floor or bar on fire.
Vincent Munier invites us into the heart of the Vosges forests. It is here that he learned everything from his father, Michel, a naturalist who spent his life observing wildlife in the woods. Now it is time for them to pass on this knowledge to Simon, Vincent's son.
Young farmers invite you to a roast pig dinner with refreshments and live music. The menu includes: starter, spit-roasted ham, cheese, and dessert. Reservations required.
In spring, sheep shearing season is in full swing, and at Ardelaine we love to celebrate and share the highlights of the year! Come and discover the fabulous expertise of our shearers at our traditional and grand Shearing Festival!
4-day workshop on traditional Argentinian music followed by a concert on Sunday afternoon.
For guitarists and singers.
Registration closes April 5th.
Book online
Discover the work of the copyist monks who lived at the heart of Mazan Abbey. Immerse yourself in the art of Carolingian and Gothic calligraphy, followed by a workshop to introduce you to the art of writing with a quill pen. Reservations required. Ages 7 and up.
Book online
Discover Mazan-l'Abbaye and be captivated by the remains of its ancient 12th-century Cistercian abbey. Explore its rich history, from its original construction to the present day, as you wander through its stones. Reservations required.
A morning of fishing with a tripe lunch. The angler who catches the biggest trout will have their fishing license reimbursed, provided it was purchased from the AAPPMA La Truite du Plateau. Open to all.
Caminol'arts: the art trail returns for its second edition, for a day dedicated to craftsmanship, creativity, and discovery. Features include a craft market, a performance by Les Baladins du Rire, and a storytelling and singing tour led by Élodie Blanc.
Discover the history of the village through the captivating voice of Élodie Blanc.
Order forms are available on our Facebook page or at various shops in Sainte-Eulalie. These sales will help fund school trips for the children. Thank you in advance for your support.
The public school APE is organizing a pizza sale. Order forms are to be given to the school. This sale will be used to finance new projects for the students.
Book online
Saint-Laurent-les-Bains-Laval-d'Aurelle is renowned for its hot spring, but also for its rich history. The town has preserved numerous historical remains, just waiting to be discovered. By reservation only.
16th cycling tour “la Gerbier de Jonc”.
Open to all, all levels, all types of bikes (including e-bikes).
5 routes: 43km with 450m of elevation gain, 70km with 1080m, 82km with 1520m, 122km with 2520m, 150km with 3120m.
Come and improve your fishing techniques: float fishing, fly fishing, and bait fishing. A nature fishing workshop offered by the St. Etienne de Lugdarès AAPPMA (fishing association) with Thibaut Dupuy. For ages 6 and up; registration and fishing license required. Equipment provided.
Against a backdrop of the Inquisition, medieval beliefs, jealousy, slander, and lies, these stories led women to torture and the stake. Added to this is a curious tale of a witch in Burzet in the 1990s. By Henri Klinz.
Discover the birds that inhabit the forests of Tanargue: from black tits, kinglets and crested tits, to the imposing black woodpeckers, jays and goshawks, passing by the discreet little mountain owls.
The Haut les cœurs choir brings together all the students from the public and private schools of the Montagne d'Ardèche community of municipalities: St Martial, Ste Eulalie, Le Béage, St Cirgues en Montagne, Le Lac d'Issarlès, Coucouron and St Etienne de Lugdarès.
The Wandering River is a traveling bicycle show along the Loire River, performed this summer from its source to its mouth by the Wonderkaline company. First performance of this fantastical environmental comedy at the source of the Loire. Suitable for all audiences
We offer three trails of increasing length and difficulty, at the foot of the Mézenc – the King of the Boutières – to be enjoyed alone or in a group, at your own pace. This year, a guided storytelling walk will delight young and old alike.
The must-see automotive event for lovers of cars designed by Ferdinand Porsche!
Attention Beetle, Bus, 911, 912 and 356 owners! You are invited to spend an exciting day on the legendary roads of the Monte Carlo Rally. Limited places available.
Rendez-vous biotrésors.
Accompanied by a guide, set off to discover the meadows, their flora and the close link between agriculture and biodiversity.
Suitable for all ages from 7 years old. Please bring water, appropriate walking shoes and seasonal clothing.
Come and discover our small market, meet the producers and enjoy fresh, local and seasonal products.
Every Friday morning, a market gardener offers seasonal fruits and vegetables in the Place du Jumelage, in the heart of the village. Because eating local means supporting local communities!
Book online
Perched on the Cévennes foothills of the Ardèche Valley, Borne embodies the life of the inhabitants of the Ardèche mountains. Among chestnut groves, legends, and the history linked to Chambons Abbey and the Counts of Borne, come and explore its past. Reservations required.
To kick off the Fête du Fin Gras, which takes place every year on the first weekend of June, Chaudeyrolles sets the tone with activities the day before, on Saturday. Food, stalls from producers and artisans, a folk group, and children's games.
Explore the Suc de la Lauzière with its petrified forest and the Suc de Montfol. You will be accompanied by natural heritage and environmental professionals! Reservations required by phone.
Every year, on the first weekend of June, the Mézenc Gerbier region gathers in a village within the PDO area to celebrate the end of the "Fin Gras du Mézenc" season. The program includes a parade of animals, shows, and of course, a meal featuring Fin Gras beef.
Lyonnaise boules competition where teams are drawn at random. Teams of 4 players (5 possible). Competition reserved for licensed veteran and recreational players (men or women).
The Ardéchoise wouldn't be what it is without the fantastic atmosphere organized by the villages along the routes. Refreshments, smiles, decorations, dances, choirs, stage designs…
The Rural Community Center of La Bastide offers you a theatrical performance.
Summer 2025 is fast approaching!
And to give you a little preview, we invite you to come and spend a lovely day with us!
See you on June 13th at the Montfol hall
We invite you to join us at Mazan Abbey under a magnificent marquee on Saturday evening and for a big day in the abbey on Sunday: concerts, shows, shared picnic, offbeat tour of the Abbey, by Elodie Blanc.
Grange is reviving this wonderful gathering with a distinctly British flair, centered around the Land Rover range.
Dress up in your finest clothes reminiscent of the English atmosphere of the sixties, as we will elect the most beautiful Machine/Owner couple.
Visit to the Clastre Farm in Sainte-Eulalie and free access to the botanical garden. Booking by email or text message.
Book online
Explore Borée, a land of legends that has become the setting for a monumental contemporary artwork by F. and S. Boyer. Around each of the 70 standing stones, discover how this artwork came to be and decipher its secrets. Reservations required.
The festival committee invites you to celebrate Saint John's Day with a friendly evening. Enjoy a meal, bread baked in a wood-fired oven, drinks, and the traditional Saint John's bonfire.
Explore the Mont Chaulet forest. You'll be accompanied by natural heritage and environmental professionals! Reservations required by phone.
Come and discover the plants on the iconic Tanargue Massif. A small wild tasting will conclude the outing, much to the delight of your taste buds!
Activity offered with the association "La Bardane". From age 7.
For this 2026 edition, set off to discover new routes. They will lead you from green meadows to beautiful forests, from summits with magnificent panoramas to the gentle murmurs of rivers.
Concert for the Fête de la Musique evening organized by the public school's APE. Refreshments and food are available on site. Open stage. Proceeds will be used to fund student activities.
Come and enjoy the farmers' market, set up in front of the Masméjean mill. In this verdant setting, discover local products: honeys, cheeses, yogurts, herbal teas, jams, crafts…
The Issarlès Lake Triathlon is a unique sporting event, combining open water swimming, cycling and trail running in an exceptional natural setting in the Ardèche region. A challenge accessible to all, offering a blend of performance and discovery.
Grange is reviving this wonderful gathering with a distinctly British flair, centered around the Land Rover range.
Dress up in your finest clothes reminiscent of the English atmosphere of the sixties, as we will elect the most beautiful Machine/Owner couple.
Come and visit the village of Pradelles, labeled "one of the most beautiful villages in France", a historic town, with Dominique BEGUIN, passionate about local history.
Out of season on request for groups.
Doubles pétanque tournament. Refreshments available on site. Barbecue from 19:30 pm.
Family Day is a festive and friendly event designed to showcase our region and offer residents an intergenerational opportunity to share experiences and strengthen social bonds. It is an initiative of the Montagne d'Ardèche Community of Municipalities.
Enjoy this summer market a stone's throw from its natural volcanic lake and taste the flavors of local produce.
During the summer, the village of Saint-Martial hosts a market on Sunday mornings. Take advantage of this opportunity to do your shopping.
Look up and discover birds of prey with Katell Leyoudec, naturalist and mountain guide.
Élodie Blanc immerses you in women's tales, wonderful stories from all over the world.
Head to the heights of Tanargue for a day in the heart of Ardèche pastoralism. Starting from the Croix de Bauzon, hikers, families and curious visitors are invited to walk to the summer pastures, at the pace of the herds and encounters with the farmers.
Join us for a doubles pétanque competition.
€200 + entry fees + trophies
Refreshments will be available on the square from 14:30pm onwards!
Then come and continue the evening with a dance party hosted by DJ Accassat!
The Rêves d'Enfants Association is organizing a flea market in the town centre of Langogne.
Culinary and musical culture creates an event at the Restaurant d'Ardelaine!
Enjoying good products, meeting new people, making musical discoveries, tasting carefully selected natural wines – that's what awaits you during our Dinner-Concerts.
The municipality of Lac d'Issarlès invites you to a fireworks display to celebrate Bastille Day on the shores of the lake. This will be followed by a public dance organized by the youth committee at the village hall.
Explore the Ourseyre peak and its high summer pastures. You'll be accompanied by natural heritage and environmental professionals! Reservations required by phone.
At an altitude of over 1,300 m, in the sensitive natural area of the Gerbier and Mézenc mountains, the Bourlatier Farm stands amidst the vast landscapes of the Ardèche plateau.
Laurent Cavalié will transport you to the Occitan language, through traditional songs and original compositions. This concert is part of the Nuits des Monts festival, presented by the Ardèche Mountain Tourist Office.
Discover the Les Nuits des Monts Festival. A must-see for lovers of various musical genres. Don't miss this cultural event and come experience the rhythm of the mountains! In Astet, Borée, Lachapelle-Graillouse, Lanarce, Laveyrune and St Martial.
Book online
Immerse yourself in the heart of this historic site, home to the Carthusian order in the 12th century. From its founding to its decline, then its 18th-century revival, discover its remains to decipher the past and grasp its full history. Reservations required.
The festival committee invites you to a festive evening featuring a paella meal. Don't forget to book!
TRAIL RUN FOR ALL! 10 km • 20 km • 30 km (limited to 500 runners)
Kids race
Come and take up the challenge on nature trails adapted to all levels, in a friendly and sporty atmosphere.
All day long: market featuring herbalists, producers and artisans, entertainment, concerts, exhibitions, tours, conferences, music, demonstrations, and a visit to the Clastre garden. Refreshments and food available on site.
Come and discover forgotten treasures at the flea market organized by the Parents' Association of the Coucouron private school. Proceeds will benefit student activities. In case of bad weather, the flea market will be held in the market hall.
Book online
The group Shelta is part of the Irish music tradition: a vibrant music, meant to be shared, listened to, and danced to. This concert is part of the Les Nuits des Monts festival, presented by the Ardèche Mountain Tourist Office.
Friday: Ball
Saturday: doubles pétanque competition and grand ball.
Sunday: Flea market, paella, brass band, pétanque competition, parade of flower-covered floats, Oc'n'folk entertainment, various games (bale tossing and egg tossing)
We invite you to join us on July 24th and 25th in Béage for the opening ball on Friday the 24th and the grand ball on Saturday the 25th of July.
The Rural Seniors Association, "Life Goes On," invites you to a friendly get-together at their bingo night. Many prizes are up for grabs.
Book online
Paris Brest is a trio from the Ardèche region (accordion, violin, clarinet) whose style blends various influences: French chanson, hip-hop, and electro. This concert is part of the Nuits des Monts festival, presented by the Ardèche Mountain Tourist Office.
Book online
Join Katell, a mountain guide, as she explores Lake Issarlès. What kind of flora grows on the shores of this maar crater formed by a phreatomagmatic eruption? And what fauna thrives in these volcanic conditions?
Three dances are being held during the festival: on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. There will also be a pétanque tournament on Saturday afternoon, and of course, a fireworks display on Sunday evening!
The "Sauvage" company presents a play: Parfum de Provence. Presented by Les Amis d'Issarlès.
Two friendly days for pétanque players. Saturday: 32 doubles TD and Sunday: 32 quads TD. Prizes, trophies, challenges. Pétanque tournament organized by BDN Lyonnaise of Saint Cirgues en Montagne. Formal attire required (top).
Kites from all over France, in every shape and size, will take to the skies above Lachamp-Raphaël, creating a true festival of colors and forms. Throughout the day: children's workshops, a craft market, and musical entertainment.
The Rêves d'Enfants Association is organizing a flea market in the town centre of Langogne.
Come stroll through the many stalls of the funfair, with something for everyone. Thursday evening: theatre; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: dances. Sunday: football tournament. Fireworks display at the lake on Sunday evening. Monday: pétanque competition.
Three days of festivities! Enjoy a festive weekend with pétanque tournaments, concerts, and dances to keep you dancing all night long. Food and drinks available all weekend. Also discover the craft market and plenty of entertainment for the whole family.
Immerse yourself once again in the myths of Greek mythology with Mythos Logique, by Élodie Blanc.
Two pétanque tournaments organized by the Issanlas festival committee. Refreshments and snacks (in the evening) available on site. Singles and doubles competitions.
"The Swingsons" is a group from the south of France, created in 2012. The group aims to be mainly in the spirit of the Quintet du Hot Club de France of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
Come and stroll through the stalls of the traditional Issarlès flea market! Go in search of that rare find! Refreshments available on site.
Book online
Classical concert with Johanne Cassar (soprano) and Marion (harp). Part of the Les Nuits des Monts festival, presented by the Tourist Office. A reception will follow the concert, hosted by the Town Hall.
Taxi-Pantaï, a Provençal polyphonic group, traverses a world of music, sharing, shaping, and reinventing the musical and literary heritage of Provence. This concert is part of the Nuits des Monts festival, presented by the Ardèche Mountain Tourist Office.
Book online
Climbing to the summit of a volcano – what a dream! Katell, a mountain guide, invites you to discover the volcanic nature of the Suc de Bauzon. This Strombolian-type volcano rises to an altitude of 1471 meters. Registration required.
Presentation of farm animals, farmers' market, flea market, musical entertainment, on-site catering (lunch and dinner), dance, crepes, refreshments, sale of brioche buns, visit to the barracks, raffle… A great day ahead!
Pétanque competition: singles in the morning and triples in the afternoon.
20pm: Paella dinner. Reservations required before August 6th at 06 46 59 03 96 or 07 67 40 24 73
Honey
Raffle: many prizes to be won!
Explore the Suc du Lech'ous and the Burle Triangle. You'll be accompanied by natural heritage and environmental professionals! Reservations required by phone.
Come and spend a friendly weekend: pétanque competition in triples, refreshments, food and entertainment.
In Coucouron, any excuse is a good excuse to party!!
So we'll meet on September 5th from 23:30pm at the covered market in Coucouron to celebrate the start of the school year.
We expect you to be motivated because we will be!!
Contribute to the preservation of an endangered heritage while learning a rare plant cover technique. Registration required before July 31st; places limited to 8 participants.
After a summer full of revelry, the Béage youth committee is back!
We're offering you one last evening to close out this year 2025.
So we'll be waiting for you in good shape on Saturday, September 13th, starting at 23:30 PM at the Montfol hall.
Explore the Suc de Liberté. You'll be accompanied by natural heritage and environmental professionals! Reservations required by phone.
Come and enjoy a guided tour of the remains of the 12th-century Cistercian abbey, immersing yourself in the lives of the monks. And discover Felice Varini's work, "A Circle and a Thousand Fragments."
Come and enjoy a guided tour of the village of Borne by Romane, heritage guide of the Communauté de communes Montagne d'Ardèche.
PORSCHEFEST promises a warm and friendly time spent among Porsche owners. A relaxed and informal atmosphere.
The Oktoberfest ball makes its grand return with autumn!
A great opportunity to raise a glass in Sainte-Eulalie
Join us for a friendly and supportive Pink October day with the Foyer Rural.
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are two walking routes to choose from: 5 or 10 km. The hike is organized by Sport Loisirs Coucouron. All proceeds will be donated to the League Against Cancer.
Explore the Suc de Sara. You'll be accompanied by natural heritage and environmental professionals! Reservations required by phone.
The Issanlas festival committee is organizing a convivial meal called "La Bombine". A local specialty, it's a chance to discover a dish cooked in a bread oven made with potatoes and meat.
Come dance and relive the legendary atmosphere of the 80s. Dance hosted by a DJ, organised by the Youth Committee.
Belote tournament (doubles) organized by the senior citizens' club "Les Intrépides de la Laoune". Many prizes to be won, all players will receive a prize. Refreshments and pastries available on site.
Events in the Ardèche Mountains: outings for all tastes
If there is one area in which the Ardèche Mountains never fail to impress, it is in terms of outings! Activities for young and old, suggestions for nature lovers and food enthusiasts alike... To organize your stay, discover the calendar of events in the Ardèche Mountains.
Fun and sporty outings: activities for all tastes and in all seasons
Summer and winter, the Ardèche Mountain activities catalogue is full of real treasures. The Croix de Bauzon resort, for example, offers an attractive local offer for families and groups on holiday. In addition to the 11 downhill ski slopes, additional activities are available, such as buoys, tubing, snooc, as well as a 50 m biathlon stadium. The little ones are not forgotten with a play area including a barefoot path, a fun-sports course and a small zip line.
The winter season is ideal for skiing, but also for snowshoeing, sledding or dog-sledding, and even learning how to build an igloo! Find these snow activities in the resorts of La Chavade and La Croix de Bauzon.
Spring and summer are good times to discover the region in a different way, so why not take part in heritage walks or an escape game with family or friends?
For the more athletic, trails and triathlons in the heart of the magnificent scenery of the Ardèche Mountains are real challenges. You can enjoy the landscapes of the Ardèche Mountains through different activities and nature outings such as hiking, Nordic walking or mountain biking.
Nature and heritage outings: hikes, visits and activities
Thanks to its natural sites and remarkable heritage, the Ardèche Mountains are full of events that will charm you in all seasons: hiking to discover the young volcanoes of Ardèche, the exceptional and preserved fauna and flora of the region, guided tour of the Mazan Abbey and the Chartreuse de Bonnefoy or discovery of the artistic trail of the Partage des Eaux.
On the fishing side, take advantage of the initiations offered in rivers or on lakes that will delight enthusiasts! On the know-how and local production side, in the summer, take part in thematic workshops around gastronomy and farm visits. The opportunity to discover and taste local dishes and meet those who produce and transform them.
Outings full of flavor: discovering Ardèche gastronomy and local produce
The Ardèche Mountains are a jewel of Ardèche gastronomy. Enjoy the many outings full of flavors thanks to our weekly markets, but also to many events around the specialties of the Mountain.
Don't miss the Maôche season, a typical dish made with cabbage and sausage meat that you find on the tables every autumn at many village festivals. Meals, concerts, and of course the unmissable Maôche competition that will crown the best Maôche cook for the current year, during the festival dedicated to him in Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne.
At the same time and still in Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne, if you are a fine gourmet, do not miss the Mushroom and Horse Fair: the opportunity to experience a moment of exchange, sharing and discovery on the famous producers and artisans market for short circuit purchases.
And who says autumn, says chestnut, and in the Ardèche Mountains it is synonymous with Castagnades! These festivals, dedicated to the cultivation and cooking of chestnuts, take place every year, from mid-October to mid-November in different Ardèche towns, but it is at the end of October that you can enjoy these tastings in Saint-Laurent-les-Bains-Laval-d'Aurelle. On the program, entertainment, meals, producers' market and the emblematic chestnut roasts!
In June, the AOP Fin Gras du Mézenc is in the spotlight! This beef from oxen and heifers raised on hay and grass in the Mézenc region is available from February to June only in traditional butchers. Since its creation in 1996, the Fête de l'AOP Fin Gras has brought together an entire region around a unique know-how during which animal parades, themed walks, a market, tastings, musical entertainment and various activities will enchant the public.
Friendly and festive outings: not to be missed
For cultural and festive outings, there are a few unmissable dates to include in your diary, starting with Heritage Days, Mill Day, Music Festival, Pink October, Halloween and New Year's Eve.
But what would summer be without July 14th and the traditional fireworks of the votive festivals? And because votive festivals rhyme with pétanque, don't miss the pétanque competitions in the various villages during the summer. The events calendar also includes many balls and festivals, the most popular of which are the Coucouron ball and the festivals D' la Joie sous les Lampions, the Champ des Muses, but also Les Nuits des Monts.
Throughout the year, the area is full of enthusiasm for its friendly events such as belote competitions, bingo, cinema sessions and also plays. And for bargain hunters, there are of course the garage sales and flea markets... Not forgetting, at the end of the year, the long-awaited Christmas markets!
For ideas for outings, for a weekend or a day, the Montagne d'Ardèche is teeming with varied activities, all year round, to discover through its calendar. Do you want a change of scenery? The Montagne d'Ardèche is the place for meetings and events where the values of the Ardèche will surprise you.
