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Explore the Area
Restaurants - close by / à proximité
L’ épicurien (French/Bistro/$$): 39 Cr des Platanes, 84840 Lapalud, France Restaurant Les Tourelles (French/Casual/$-$$): Route de Pont St Esprit, 84840 Lamotte-du-Rhône, France Restaurant Le Bienheureux (French/Taverne/$$) - 54 Rue des Lierres, 30130 Saint-Alexandre, France Petit Pois (French/Gastro/$$) - 3 Rue du Presbytère, 84500 Bollène, France Côté Sud (French/Upscale/$$$) - 3395 Rte d'Orange, 84100 Uchaux, France L'Intemporel (French/Gastro/$$$) - 23 Mnt de Barry, 84500 Bollène, France Révélations (French/Lunch Bistro/Market/$-$$): 6 Pl. Henri Reynaud de la Gardette, 84500 Bollène, France Maison de Mamillesime (French/Small Plates/Creative/$$): 5 Pl. du Plan de Beaucaire, 30130 Pont-Saint-Esprit, France.
Bakeries / Boulangeries à proximité
Boulangerie Patisserie Lamotte des Pains - Quartier Les Combes, 84840 Lamotte-du-Rhône, France Boulangerie Pâtisserie CHOVET - 47 Cr des Platanes, 84840 Lapalud, France Le Spiribonpain - 30 Rue des Trois Journées, 30130 Pont-Saint-Esprit, France
Bars A Proximite
Atelier du Bistrot (Live Music/Bar&Beer/$): 107 Impasse du Parc d'Activités, 30130 Pont-Saint-Esprit, France Le Vegvisir (Beer/Apero/$): 42 Quartier santi, 84840 Lamotte-du-Rhône, France
Rhone Valley Wineries
The Côtes du Rhône region is renowned for its exceptional wines, with Châteauneuf-du-Pape being one of the most iconic wine villages. Known for its bold and complex blends, this area produces some of the most celebrated wines in France. However, neighboring villages like Vacqueyras and Gigondas also offer outstanding wine experiences. These villages are home to numerous high-quality wineries, producing excellent wines that showcase the rich terroir and diverse grape varieties of the region. Some of the recommended from the Chateau des Barrenques include: Château d'Aqueria (https://www.aqueria.com/) Chapoutier (https://www.chapoutier.com/en) Domaine de la Présidente (presidente.fr) Domaine André Brunel (domaine-andre-brunel.fr) Château Mont Redon (chateaumontredon.com)
National Parks and Outdoors
Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche: Protected area in Provence renowned for its diverse volcanic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and notable geological heritage, recognized by UNESCO offering activities like hiking, biking, and exploring medieval villages within its extensive mountainous terrain. Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon: A veritable treasure trove of biodiversity, flora and fauna, the park boasts exceptional landscapes and deserves all the attention it can get, whether for its links with nature, its commitment to UNESCO, or its role as a must-see destination for geology and geotourism enthusiasts. Pont D'Arc: A natural bridge, situated in the Southern Ardèche, 5 km from the city of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. It's the emblem of the region. The bridge has a 60m length for a 66m height. It was formed from erosion in the river Ardèche thousands of years ago and is renowned for a magnificient view for canoeists and swimmers.
Historic / Histoire
Palais des Papes - The largest Gothic palace ever built, the Palais des Papes was erected by Pope Clement V, who abandoned Rome in 1309 in the wake of violent disorder after his election. Its immense scale illustrates the medieval might of the Roman Catholic church. Théâtre antique d'Orange - Orange's monumental, Unesco-protected Roman theatre is unquestionably one of France's most impressive Roman sights. It's one of only three intact Roman theatres left in the world (the others are in Syria and Turkey), and its sheer size is awe-inspiring: designed to seat 10,000 spectators, its stage wall reaches 37m high, 103m wide and 1.8m thick. Little wonder that Louis XIV called it 'the finest wall in my kingdom'.