Gravières

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Gravières	Les Vans at 4.6 km (5 min)
Insee code	07100	Chambonas at 5.9 km (8 min)
Postcode	07140	Malarce-sur-la-Thines at 7.8 km (9 min)
Latitude	44.4214580	Chassagnes at 8.7 km (11 min)
Longitude	4.0917230	Les Assions at 9.1 km (11 min)
Altitude	From 159 to 955 meters	Malons-et-Elze at 12 km (14 min)
Surface	18.52 km²	Payzac at 12.8 km (16 min)
Population	350 inhabitants	Saint-Genest-de-Beauzon at 13.1 km (15 min)
Density	19 inhabitants/km²	Casteljau at 13.7 km (16 min)
Chief town	Privas (at 69 km, 78 min)	Berrias-et-Casteljau at 15 km (17 min)
Department	Ardèche	Lablachère at 15.8 km (18 min)
Region	Rhône-Alpes	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located north of the Cevennes and dominated by the Greenhouse Bar (945 m), this village is marked by the transition between a typical Mediterranean landscape and a mountain from where space is already a great variety of sites and landscapes due to differences altitude and soil.

The village has retained many old houses, built of sandstone dating from the 16th and 17th centuries that reflect the prosperity of an era that drew its wealth from agriculture and raising silkworms. One of the interesting tourist Gravières Chassezac which is the form of small beaches very pleasant.

Terraced fields. Beautiful farm houses built in the 16th and 17th centuries. Serre de Barre (945 m). Bridge Chassezac rivers.

SIGHTSEEING

To see: the Church of St. Victor (twelfth century) is that part of the Romanesque church Gravières dates back to 12th century, while the western end of the nave and the entrance of Gothic inspiration, are much latest. Inside: Tree of Jesse.

In particular: "The Virada of Batistou" By taking the route of this small Ardèche born in 1900, you will not put your tracks on the latest generation farmer. You will walk, mostly on roads lined with walls, stairs and almost always you'll see mas, hamlets, with buildings dating from the 16th century. While walking, you will discover the day of its meetings and Batistou. This circuit loop has a 6 km altitude of 280 meters and occurs in around 3 hours depending on the curiosity of everyone.

"The Virada of Batistou" is on sale at the Tourist Office Pays des Vans.

River Chassezac promises a bracing swim, torrents Cevennes fruitful fishing and nature walks pleasant surrounding.

Detailed information
Monuments	Church Saint-Victor

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Mid-May: Feast of bread.

In June: Feast of St John and folk dance.

On July 14th: garage sale.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Vans, the villages of characters around (Naves and Banne) and all the surrounding communities ... all the charm of southern villages in the Cevennes focus. Find this subtle blend of Cevennes and scrubland, which gives it special character to this region ... Throughout the year, visitors can walk through the streets bathed in sunshine and dotted with colorful shops. In summer and winter music festivals (Ard'Afrique), night markets, Christmas markets and traditional festivals delight audiences with the colors and the emotions they arouse.

Many activities are available nearby: walking, rock climbing, caving, horseback riding, but also canyoning, swimming, fishing and canoeing in the gorges of Chassezac.

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