Your comfort

To ensure you enjoy a peaceful stay, all of our bedrooms benefit from specially sound-proofed walls, with none of the rooms sharing an access (eliminating any potential source of noise such as shared entrances, corridors etc.)

There are several restaurants in the immediate vicinity, which are open all year round, and can be reached easily, whether by way of a five-minute stroll, a three-minute bike ride or two minutes in the car!

The Pont d'Arc

15 minutes from l'Édredon:

The Pont d'Arc is presented as a natural gateway to the famous Gorges de l'Ardèche. Whilst it is a very rare geological phenomenon, other similar occurrences exist in France and throughout the world. Nowhere else, however, can one see a natural arch on such an extraordinary scale: the Pont d'Arc, which straddles the river Ardèche, reaches a height of 54 metres and is 59 metres wide. It is, moreover, the only natural stone arch in France overhanging a running and active river.
Since 1990, the Pont d'Arc is listed as a Grand Site de France.

Walks in the area

Five to fifteen minutes from l'Édredon:

Balazuc: the ancient fortress of the Lords of Balazuc was built atop a cliff overlooking the river Ardèche. The village retains many remnants of its rich medieval heritage.
Places to see: the twelfth century dungeon tower; the Romanesque church of Sainte-Madeleine; the picturesque hamlet of Viel Audon.

Chauzon: a small stone village perched atop a rocky hill on the right bank of the river Ardèche.
Place to see: the Cirque de Gens, where the river has carved a beautiful natural amphitheatre out of the limestone cliffs, famed for the many fabulous rock-climbing routes they offer.

Grospierres: The village's name no doubt derives from the Latin for its resurgent spring – called La Font-Vive, it emerges to the surface at the foot of the rocky spur featuring the remains of the old village and the castle.
What to see: the resurgence of the spring of La Font-Vive; the fourteenth century castle of Le Chastelas.

Walks in the area

Ten to fifteen minutes from l'Édredon:

Labeaume : this village on the banks of the river of La Beaume is surrounded by cliffs into which troglodyte dwellings were dug by our ancestors.
Places to see / activities: the guided tour of the dolmens; stroll along the riverbanks in search of new and secluded spots to swim.

Ruoms : this picturesque walled medieval village was founded in the tenth century.
Places to see: the old medieval castle; the Vinimage museum; the route of the 'Défilés'.

Sampzon : a beautiful village surrounded by the river Ardèche and offers a great variety of water-based activities such as swimming, canoeing and fishing.
Activities/places of interest: the panoramic views from the Sampzon rock will allow you to admire the whole of the Bas Vivarais area, stretching all the way to the Cévennes, the Ardèche hills and the Mont Lozère.

Photos

You can access views of the various walking circuits from the Photos link on the homepage.

Visits

Discover the region's rich heritage
- Le Château de Vogüé: a medieval fortress rebuilt during the seventeenth century, it dominates the village, listed as one of the most beautiful in France and set on the banks of the river Ardèche.
- Le Château des Roure: a fifteenth century fortress erected on the ancient route of the Pont d'Arc; this castle played a part in a great many historical events, such as the Wars of Religion and the Revolt of the Camisards.
- Le Château de Montréal (from Mons Regalis - 'Royal Mount'); with its twelfth century dungeon tower and castle reaching for the skies, it is one of the most striking examples of the era's castles and stood guard over the silver mines of Largentière.
During the summer months numerous animations and medieval-themed festivities are organised here.

Museums
- The Lavender Museum (Musée de la Lavande): surrounded by lavender fields, this museum will take you on a unique voyage of discovery of colours and aromas (Tel. +33 (0)4 75 04 37 26).
- The Museum of the Silkworm (Musée Ma Magnanerie): come and discover how the silkworm and its cocoons are farmed, and find out all about the history of sericulture in the Ardèche region (Tel. +33 (0)4 75 88 01 27).

Discover and explore the region's grottoes
- The Grotte Chauvet – discovered on the 18th of December 1994 by three speleologists (Tel. +33(0)4 75 37 17 68).
- L'Aven d'Orgnac – listed as a Grand site de France in June 2004 (Tel. +33(0)4 75 38 65 10).
- The Grottes de Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche – a series of caves discovered in 1835 by a hunter from the village of Aiguèze (Tel. +33(0)4 75 04 38 07).

Culture

The music festival of Labeaume
Since 1997, the village of Labeaume, set at the foot of spectacular cliffs, has organised an annual music festival presenting a wide array of styles and eras (baroque, jazz, sacred music...), all performed to the backdrop of breathtakingly beautiful natural sites.
Every Thursday and Friday evening from mid-July through to mid-August.
Information: Labeaume en Musiques - Draille des Écoliers - 07120 Labeaume
Tel +33 (0)4 75 39 79 86

Activities for al

10 minutes from l'Édredon...

White water descents
For river descents of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, by canoe or kayak, you can choose between circuits of 7,12,24,32 or 37 kilometres. Numerous professionals are on hand to present their different offers and answer any questions you may have.

Discovering the Ardèche with horses
Whether it be on hacks, special circuits, or possibly carriage-driving, these are alternative ways for the horse lovers amongst you to discover the many riches our region has to offer

Motorsports
Quads, moto cross bikes, trail bikes, go-karts... all guaranteed to get the adrenalin flowing!

Adventure
Enjoy a day out at an Acrobatic park in the forest, where you can swing on lianas, Tarzan-style, ride a flying skateboard, and the children can follow an educational trail with games which will help them learn about their surroundings…