Are you planning your stay in the Cévennes d'Ardèche and you have questions? We have gathered here the essential information to help you organize your visit with complete peace of mind.
Whether you are looking for advice on accommodation, outdoor activities, hiking routes, events not to be missed or even good places to enjoy local products, our Frequently Asked Questions section is here to guide you!
What are the opening hours of your information offices?
Find the opening hours of the reception offices HERE
What is the market day in Joyeuse?
The Joyeuse market takes place on Wednesday mornings on the Place de la Grand Font all year round.
What day is the market in Vans?
The Vans market takes place every Saturday morning all year round. Find here all markets
Where is the Bois de Païolive located?
Le Païolive wood is located in Berrias-Casteljeau. See Maps
Access can be made by coach using line E13 – Consult the hours
What to do when it rains ?
Opt for indoor visits. Caves, museums and castles are perfect places to stay dry.
What are the hiking trails to do with children?
Family-friendly tours are available. Find all the tours here
What do you recommend for a family vacation?
We offer you a section entirely dedicated to getaways with your family
We are looking for swimming spots, where can we go?
We can only recommend one supervised swimming spot which is the aquatic complex of the Perle d'Eau in Lablachère and the small rock at Joyeuse beach, equipped with lifeguards in July and August. The website Adèche water quality will allow you to know the quality of the water for swimming.
I want to camp, where can I go?
There are no specific regulations (between July 1st and August 31st, wild camping is prohibited) prohibiting bivouacking (from sunset to sunrise) in the Cévennes d'Ardèche. However, we remind you that certain principles must be respected:
- No fire
- Leave nothing behind after leaving (no trace, no waste)
- Do not stand next to a dwelling, in a cultivated field or in a fenced area without the owner's permission.
- Be careful not to set up camp too close to herds or rivers that could overflow in the event of heavy storms.
- Set up your tent at the end of the day and leave no later than 1 hour after sunrise.
We also recommend that you find out about the weather conditions (risk of storms or hail).
We would also like to point out that it is better to be self-sufficient in water (have at least 2 liters of water with you) because there are not always many places to stock up on supplies along the way.
What is wild camping?
Wild camping is a form of camping practiced in the wilderness, in a place that is not designed for this activity. Depending on the legislation and local needs, camping in the wild may be prohibited, authorized, or limited to bivouacking (light wild camping at night, from sunset to sunrise). But prohibited during the day. According to Article R111-33 of the Urban Planning Code, the law prohibits bivouacking or wild camping in the following places,
