Cultural activities
in Dompnac

Bains de forêt – Benjamin Jouve

Activities to connect with yourself and your senses through nature. Bivouac hikes (nights under the stars) in the heart of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park, nestled between forests, mountains, and rivers, in an exceptional setting.
Departing on foot from the accommodation, we will explore several spots corresponding to different themes: open mountain landscapes, deep forests, the Teravive estate, and waterfalls. Most of these places are secret and little known to visitors.

Shinrin Yoku was formalized in the early 1980s in Japan at a time when employees of Japanese companies were worn out by work (stress, burnout). The government then encouraged its population to enjoy the forest daily, which provides many benefits. This practice, which offers a precise and very diverse method of connection, is very popular in Japan

Duration from 1h30 to 3h00 depending on the activities and the number of people.

2 Bivouac hikes: I suggest you discover the region in a different way with a night under the stars when the weather permits. The environment around Dompnac is free of light pollution, which allows you to enjoy starry skies in the mountains or by the river (from 12 to 24 hours approximately depending on the chosen environment).
Further information :
Bring: hiking shoes, raincoat or warm clothing depending on the season, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, antivenom.
Sustainable tourism

The proposed activities promote nature and the surrounding biodiversity. In addition, forest bathing allows participants to be more sensitive and attentive to the preservation of nature.

Services for children

Discover forest bathing, nature-based activities either in the forest, on the riverbank, or on a high point

Headshot

I have three passions: nature since I was little, travel and self-knowledge.
I worked for around twenty years with local authorities and social housing providers as a project coordinator for housing development and renovation projects to improve residents' daily lives. I then specialized in sustainable development for a large housing company.
Then I decided, after a long inner journey, to settle in an isolated and protected rural area.
I trained as a forest bathing guide in 2021 and as a forest therapy practitioner in 2022 with the organization "Forest Therapy Hub." This allowed me to acquire a method of well-being and connection to nature to highlight the interactions between the individual, society, and the environment. I offer during nature connection activities, a practice that I have always experienced.

We speak: English, French

Location accuracy

  • River at -5 km
  • Isolated
  • Mountain view
  • In forest
  • In the countryside
  • At the water's edge

Activities

Session duration: 120 min

Customer base

Groups welcome
Minimum age required: 6 years year(s)
Minimum group size: 3
Maximum group size: 16

Types

  • Courses
  • Group lesson
  • Stage
  • Introductory course
  • Workshop / Initiation / Discovery
  • Supervised practice

Cultural activities

  • Personal development

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

On appointment.

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Adult

25 €120 €
Kids

15 €75 €
Further information :
3 “Discovery of Shinrin Yoku” stays: from €430/person all-inclusive with accommodation.
From February 20, 19:00 p.m. to February 24, 14:00 p.m.
From April 30, 19 p.m. to May 00, 4 p.m.
From June 5, 19:00 p.m. to June 9, 14:00 p.m.

2 “Forest Bathing Retreat and Gong Baths/Sound Therapy” stays: from €480/person all inclusive with accommodation.
From May 7, 18 p.m. to May 00, 12 p.m.
From July 3, 18:00 p.m. to July 9, 14:00 p.m.

2/3 hours of discovery of forest bathing in the region from €25 per person all year round (in Dompnac or in the Ardèche region).
200€ for a group of 10 to 15 people.

Individual support all year round.

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Bank transfer

Services

Services

  • Booking required

Home animals

ACCEPTED

Accessibility

Adapted service: Not wheelchair accessible
From 25 € / adult

Address

649 Route des Brus
07260 Dompnac
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