Antraigues-sur-Volane

Visit Antraigues-sur-Volane, Rhone-Alpes

Antraigues is a medieval perched village located about 15 kilometres north of Aubenas and is one of the listed 'villages of character' to be found in Ardeche department.

The approach from Aubenas passes through Vals-les-Bains then rapidly climbs into a very attractive valley until suddenly the village appears ahead of you, perched on top of a hill above the Volane and Bise rivers which meet in the valley below the village.

Exploring Antraigues-sur-Volane

At the point where the village of Antraigues-sur-Volane first comes into sight there is space for a couple of cars to park, and a footpath that runs up to the village - a nice way to arrive. Alternatively there is parking available in the village itself if it is hot and you don't feel like climbing a hill!

Although it is a small village it is well worth the effort to visit. The centre of the village is based around a large open square with shady trees, a fountain and a sprinkling of cafes.

There are also several streets running off from the main square and down the hill which you will enjoy exploring, often with fleeting attractive views of the surrounding hills and countryside between the ancient granite buildings.

The Chapel of Saint-Roch can be seen here, and a tower that stands above the village (now the church belltower, and originally the keep for the medieval castle that once stood here)..

Antraigues also has a small supermarket and a couple of other 'practical' shops, useful if you are staying in the region.

The village also has a reputation for the number of artists that live nearby, and frequent exhibitions are held of works by local painters in Antraigues-sur-Volane.

Attractions nearby

Close to the village you can explore the pretty river valley, see the cascade de espossard and also see an unusual rock formation called the Rocher du Fromage - formed from basaltic columns, as well as the cliffs and steep valleys that surround Antraigues-sur-Volane.

A little further and you can visit several other Ardeche villages of character such as Meyrat, Thueyts and Jaujac, and there are numerous opportunities to enjoy the countryside of the Natural Regional Parc of the Monts d'Ardeche which surround Antraigues.

Photos of Antraigues-sur-Volane (click any picture to start the gallery)

Suggested places to visit near Antraigues-sur-Volane, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Ailhon 13km; Privas 19km; Vogue 19km; Balazuc 23km; Alba-la-Romaine 26km; Joyeuse 28km; Labeaume 30km; Desaignes 33km; Vallon Pont d'Arc 35km; Gorges de l'Ardeche 35km; Viviers 37km; Saint-Montan 38km; Mirmande 38km; Pont d'Arc 38km; Pradelles 38km; Arlempdes 38km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Antraigues-sur-Volane

Antraigues-sur-Volane tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Monts d'Ardeche - regional natural parc (5km) : Vals-les-Bains - recommended detour (6km) : Cascade du Ray-Pic - site of natural beauty (10km) : Gorges du Gardon - grand site of france (22km) : Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) - religious monument (33km) : Gorges de l'Ardeche - grand site of france (36km) : Bois de Païolive - site of natural beauty (39km) : Prieuré de Saint Julien (Saint-Julien-Chapteuil) - religious monument (43km) :

French version: see Antraigues-sur-Volane (Francais)