* Ardèche : Chestnut Festival in the Ardèche

"The Castagnades" traditional feast of the soil and good humor greets you in the Regional Natural Park of Monts d'Ardèche! This event brings together artisans, artists, residents and visitors about the chestnuts.

4 days / 215 km - 11th to25th October

Ref: 11B166

Dates

October

D1 Vogue (65 km)

Arrive for lunch in a holiday village in the region of Aubenas. Visit of the village of Vogüe, classed as most beautiful village of France. Dinner and evening entertainment. Accommodation.

D2 Vals les Bains and the Ardèche Gorges (90 km)

Visit of a brewery in Vals les Bains, a spa resort, and sample some of the famous chestnut beer. Depart for Ardèche Gorges and landscapes that have been carved out by the water such as Pont d'Arc - a natural archway. Full board in a holiday village. Evening entertainment.

D3 Castagnades - Sunday (60 km)

Participate in the Castagnades otherwise known as the La Fete des Chataignes - the Chestnut Festival - in the old alleys of one of the Ardeche villages (the festival goes from village to village so the village will depend on your chosen dates). Lunch on the theme of the chestnut. Full board in the holiday village. Evening entertainment.

D4 In Chestnut country

Visit of Mirabel with its dungeon followed by sampling of local chestnut biscuits in St Privas. Lunch in the holiday village.