PIET HUYSENTRUYT
The village of Les Vans amply reveals the typical charm of southern France. With its medieval alleys, its majestic maples on the market square and its stunning fountain the village represents authenticity and joie-de-vivre. The place is surrounded by olive trees and vineyards of the Ardèche that conjure a sense of peace and contentment. A place where life still follows nature’s rhythm. Upon arrival you will be welcomed with a smile from a friendly local that is as radiant as the ever-present sun.
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Le 35 Mai - Les Vans +33 6 71 71 31 52 |
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Mas De La Garrigue - Les Vans +33 4 75 88 55 62 The owners offer a shuttle service to Likoké FOC |
Domaine de Chalvêches - Faugeres |
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Maison Poirot - Chambonas (5km) +32 4 72 54 61 40 |
Hotel Auberge de Banne - Banne +33 4 75 35 76 16 |
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Mas des Loges - Chambonas (3km) |
Hotel La Chapoulière (20 km) +33 4 75 39 65 43 |
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La Seigneurie de Naves - Les Vans +33 6 62 04 45 11 |
Hotel de La Santoline - Beaulieu www.lasantoline.com |
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Le Mas des Monèdes - St Paul le Jeune +33 6 20 96 06 37 |
Mas de baume - Rosières (15km) http://mas-de-baume.com |
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Mas des Ayres - Saint Alban Auriolles +33 4 75 35 16 20
Maison Couderc-Gadilhe - Banne www.maison-couderc-gadilhe.com +33 4 75 89 10 99 |
Gîte Design - Les Vans +33 6 85 91 59 96
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Markets
Regional market every saturday morning.
Marché Nocturne: Art and craftmenship market every tuesday night in July en August.
The Market in Joyeuse (on wednesdays).
The Market in Lablachere (on sundays).
Region
Balazuc & Labeaume: nice villages.
Gorges du Chassezac: Fierce gorge formed by the river Chassezac.
Bois de Païolive: Irregularly shaped forest consisting of a maze of by-erosion artfully-shaped limestone rocks, oaks, orchids and geraniums.
Thines: Mountain village with 12th-century Romanesque church that was often visited by the pilgrims of Santiago de Compostela.
Malarce: The ancient church was still in use until 2002.
Naves: Medieval chapel.
Brahic: Surrounded by majestic mountains, valleys and nature.
Events
Olives Party on the 3rd Sunday in July.
Potters Market and wood / leather processing market in July.
Festival Africain in August: African culture, music, dance, theater and exhibitions.
“Castagnade” Chestnut Festival, last Saturday October.
