On the banks of the river, discover this old water mill restored in perfect working order. On site: exhibition on renewable energies.
The exhibitors give you weekly appointments in the heart of the thousand-year-old city. Many products will be offered to you.
Ben Herbert Larue, a singer-poet who blends tenderness and rebellion, celebrates 10 years on stage with a unique concert. Alee & Mourad combine humor, love, and commitment, blending hip-hop and French chanson. A vibrant, human, and illuminating moment.
Come sell, buy, or browse for toys and clothes at bargain prices. This sale gives a second life to games, books, stuffed animals, and more, while supporting local school projects. Food and drinks will be available.
Come drop off or take natural seeds freely. Collect some seeds from your seeds and come share them at the Masméjean mill. The opportunity to experience another mode of exchange based on self-management and trust.
Come and enjoy a pleasant evening over a tartiflette meal. Musical entertainment by Eva Benoit. Evening organized by ADDSNA.
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.
Musique en montagne, the municipal library and the departmental media library invite you to a Music and Cinema exhibition. This exhibition retraces the incredible adventure that revolutionized the destinies of music and cinema.
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.
Market gardener all year round on the Tuesday morning market, supplemented by several stands in season
A beautiful natural fir tree to adorn your home. The Lac d'Issarlès school offers Christmas trees for sale in various sizes to suit all budgets: 1m, 1.25m, 1.50m, 1.75m, and 2m. The sale benefits students. Reservations can be made by phone or online.
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.
An afternoon of sensory awakening, open to all. Snack provided by the Montagne d'Ardèche Community of Municipalities.
Weekly market: find local producers and fairground workers (around fifteen) in low season, much livelier in summer.
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.
Literary meeting with the Regards d'en Haut association. Presentation of two books in competition for the Le rencart des (h)auteurs prize.
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.
Market in the village square, come and meet local producers and leave with their local products.
A delicious touch to support school projects! The APE is organizing a sale of Jeff de Bruges chocolates. Give the gift of pleasure this holiday season.
Recall the life and escape of Papillon from the penal colony of Cayenne, whose real name was Henri Charrière, born in Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès in 1906. Then immerse yourself in the story of The Beast of Gévaudan through the paintings of Gérard Lattier. Reservation required.
Italian cinema meal on the menu: antipasto, various lasagnas, and tiramisu. Followed by the screening of an Italian film proposed and voted on during the meal. Reservations required. Evening organized by the workshop, a social space.
Come dance and relive the legendary atmosphere of the 80s. Dance hosted by DJ Cham, organised by the Youth Committee.
Screening of the documentary film "Youth," which offers glimpses into lives lived in the Ardèche Mountains in bygone days. Followed by a Q&A session with the director. Running time: 116 minutes.
Musical Tales and Kamishibaï La petite Lucarne, from 3 years old. Show organized by the municipality.
The Christmas Window Game is back! Shops and services in the village are offering Christmas window displays, each featuring an anomaly. It's up to you to find them!
Come and discover the concept of carsharing: sharing a vehicle between individuals. This event is organized by the Ardèche Local Energy and Climate Agency.
Two separate days or a whole weekend. Saturday afternoon sunset walk and Sunday: training on Extreme Mountain race course and desensitization.
Come and spend a friendly moment where many exhibitors await you: artisans, local producers, cosmetics, decoration, refreshments, sweet/savory crepes and cakes… From 13:30 pm: face painting stand, balloon sculpture, visit from Santa Claus.
Come and exhibit in the warmth of the heart of the highest village in Ardèche!
Entertainment will be organized during the day with a crepe and waffle café area managed by the Lachamp-Raphaël festival committee association.
Françoise will present the latest literary developments to you. Everyone can come with a book to discuss and share their reading. Upon registration.
The school children prepared beautiful Christmas decorations, and the parents baked delicious cakes. Come for the fun, leave with something wonderful! The profits will be used to fund the field trip to Saugues in June 2026.
– 8:15 a.m.: Departure from Ste Eulalie
– 10 a.m.: Le Béage
– 12:15 p.m.: Maoche meal at Cros de Géorand
– 14 p.m.: Departure to St Cirgues in the mountains
– 16 p.m. St Cirgues en montagne gymnasium refreshments
– 17 p.m. Hiking loop around St Cirgues in the mountains
Lovely Christmas market with exhibitors from the Ardèche plateau, local crafts, wines, gastronomy and women's ready-to-wear. Catering on site.
Christmas party organized by Esthétique Marion. Come and share a friendly moment. You'll find plenty of ideas to treat yourself and spoil your loved ones: jewelry, makeup, scarves, handbags, creams and much more…
The APEL of the Lac d'Issarlès private school is waiting for you at its big lottery where many prizes are up for grabs: a 150 euro voucher, etc. Drinks, cakes, and crepes are on sale. Come along and have a great time! The profits will go to the students.
The OGEC (Parents' Association) of the Lac d'Issarlès private school is organizing a takeaway pizza sale following its annual raffle. It's a chance to enjoy a delicious pizza while contributing to the funding of student activities. Reservations are open until December 1st.
Christmas market with plenty of gift ideas for the holidays. Exhibitions of 50 nativity scenes in the churches of Rieutord and Usclades.
Musique en Montagne invites you to a concert by students of guitar, brass, choir, and street orchestra. An hour-long concert where they will share their work. The concert will be followed by a potluck-style reception.
The traditional Christmas market welcomes you to discover the different local producers and artisans. Visit of Santa Claus and games for children. Drinks, mulled wine, pancakes ... The profits will be used for the activities of the students of the public school.
Indoor and outdoor Christmas market. Gourmet and artistic stands, for your taste buds and your gifts. Artisans and producers present.
The ATCS is organizing its traditional torchlit night walk around the lake. On the return, refreshments will be available: onion soup, grilled meats, and mulled wine.
Christmas market organized by La Brasserie La Chevrotine. On the program: mulled wine, oysters, and tartiflette (to eat in or take away). Face painting, creative workshop, wooden games. Local producers' and artisans' market. Santa Claus at 11:00 AM and a live nativity scene.
The Marie Rivier private school offers you a warm and friendly experience at the Christmas market. Come and discover handcrafted creations: jewelry, toys, etc., and local producers: charcuterie, cheeses, etc. Drinks and pastries on site. In partnership with the Town Hall
Experience a magical afternoon with Les Viviani's: laughter, magic, and clowns await! Balloon sculptures, surprises for children, refreshments, food, Santa's mailbox, raffle, and a visit from Santa. Organized by the Parents' Association.
The Langogne traders' association invites you to its Christmas market: local gift ideas, children's activities and a visit from Santa Claus await you for a festive and warm moment with the family!
To mark the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the Chauvet Cave, the restaurant "La Table, tout simplement" is offering a lunch and lecture on the fabulous volcanic frescoes in Chauvet. Three speakers will be featured: an engineer, a geologist, and a mythologist.
The children of the Sainte-Eulalie school have prepared a lovely show: songs, dances and laughter will be there. Your warm applause will greatly please them. Followed by the raffle draw by the students and a snack.
Not to be missed for those who love a challenge. A 100% nature trail at altitude in the Chavade Bel-Air Nordic area: timed races of 10 and 20 km and a 10 km hike on the sublime trails of the Ardèche Mountains. Trail organized by ADDSNA.
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.
Well-being and serenity, sophrology, Qi Gong, Color Mandala. Nutrition, Bike, Smoothie bar, Infolab, salad, tomatoes, onions. Physical activities, surprise sports discoveries, quizzes. What kind of athlete are you?
Relaxing afternoon for the belote competition. Refreshments and cakes. All teams will receive prizes: a gift basket, cold cuts, drinks, etc. The profits will be used to fund the field trip to Saugues in June 2026.
Big APE lotto with many prizes to be won! The profits will benefit the activities of children at the Coucouron public school.
Come and play cards and participate in the belote tournament organized by the festival committee. Many prizes are up for grabs.
The Parents' Association (APEL) of the Marie Rivier private school is organizing a pizza sale. It's a chance to enjoy a delicious pizza while helping to fund student activities. Order forms are available from a parent representative.
Experience the CABIN - REFUGE for a fondue evening. Snowshoe to reach the cabin and warm up for a friendly evening in the woods.
Come try your luck at the private school's lottery. Many prizes are up for grabs. Proceeds will benefit student activities at Marie Rivier Private School.
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The public school's APE is organizing an egg hunt. Discover Easter treasures in the village. Snacks, refreshments, and a raffle will be held. Proceeds will be used to fund student activities.
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.
Multicultural festival at the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Mazan l'Abbaye. Concerts, shows, and a shared picnic. A unique tour of the Abbey.
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.
During the summer, the village of Saint Martial offers a market on Sunday morning. Take advantage of this time to do your shopping.
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.
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.
A gentle and intimate concert by the violin and accordion duo, a blend of French music, jazz and gypsy music.
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.
