* Ardèche : Secret South of France

Enjoy a tour group to visit rivers, caves and gorges which abound in the rural Ardeche region, with the highlight being the awesome natural rock bridge over the river, the Pont d’Arc. The regional fare includes the humble chestnut in many a dish, in this the chestnut capital of France. Enjoy the traditional villages and simple pleasures of this natural and preserved part of southern central France.

Highlights:

Wine included

Evening Entertainment

Accompanied Excursions with group

4 days / 250 km : Group Trip

Ref: 11B128

Dates

April , May , June , July , August , September , October

D1 Vogüe

Visit the village of Vogüe with group, classed among France’s most beautiful. Dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight.

D2 Silk Worms and the Ardeche Gorges (120 km)

Visit a silk worm farm to learn about the transformation from humble worm to shiny silk. Next head to the Ardeche Gorges and admire the scenery sculpted by the water’s passage including the famous natural arch over the river, the Pont d’Arc. Canoe descent with group of the gorges is an optional extra. Dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight.

D3 Aven d'Orgnac Cave, Joyeuse and its chestnuts (130 km)

You will enjoy of the group's visit the spectacular Aven d'Orgnac, whose gigantic underground cave is crammed full of stalactites, stalagmites and other rock formations. Time also to visit the Prehistoric Museum. After lunch continue with a visit to the mediaeval city of Joyeuse, and its Museum dedicated to the chestnut, followed by a tasting session. Dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight.

D4 Return Journey

Return of the group and Breakfast.