Meyras

Meyras

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TownMeyrasSaint-Pierre-de-Colombier at 3.9 km (5 min)
Insee code07156Pont-de-Labeaume at 4.1 km (4 min)
Postcode07380Chirols at 5.7 km (7 min)
Latitude44.6810370Thueyts at 6.1 km (7 min)
Longitude4.2671760Montpezat-sous-Bauzon at 6.6 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 298 to 880 metersJaujac at 7.5 km (9 min)
Surface12.31 km²Fabras at 8.3 km (9 min)
Population825 inhabitantsLalevade-d'Ardèche at 8.5 km (9 min)
Density68 inhabitants/km²Burzet at 9.2 km (11 min)
National labelsJuvinas at 10.2 km (13 min)
Chief townPrivas (at 45 km, 48 min)Saint-Cirgues-de-Prades at 10.2 km (12 min)
DepartmentArdèchePrades at 10.3 km (13 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Village character, midway between the Ardeche Mountains and Gorges of the Ardèche, Aubenas 15 kilometers from the RN 102 towards Le Puy and the heart of Parc Naturel Régional des Monts d'Ardèche Meyras, offers, in a calm and relaxing, a real cure of nature. You will find the streets and alleys of Meyras twelve scenes painted trompe l'oeil, depicting village life in the 1920s.

To guide you in your journey, the panels are installed in some streets, but you can buy the accompanying documents, from the Tourist Office or the Office of Animation.


SIGHTSEEING

The Romans founded baths, medieval castles are high, geology and volcanism have sculpted landscapes.

Meyras, medieval village, you can also appreciate its historical and architectural heritage: Romanesque church of St. Etienne (12th century tower), castles Ventadour (possibility to visit in July and August) and Hautségure (private), High Street (with beautiful Renaissance buildings in stone?).

After the Grand Street, facing the parking lot of the Alembic (North Village), former relay mule and his pigeon.

Inside the location of the parking place of the Champs de Mars, take the Grand Street and 30 m of multiservice right. During the wars of religion (sixteenth century), it was easy to know what religion belonged to his neighbor! Coeur place: Catholic Heart upside: Protestant!

Meyras direction Montpezat: Before the end of the town turn left onto the small road towards the mallet then Thueyts (200 m): Peter used to reheat food at safe temperatures through hot coals deposited.

The "choke-damp" resurgence of carbon dioxide, is located on the site spa Neyrac-les-Bains, specializes in treating skin diseases and rheumatism.

In the heart of Parc Naturel Régional des Monts d'Ardèche, the area offers a remarkable biodiversity of over 1,400 plant species listed.

Castle Ventadour (twelfth century) stands at 373 m altitude, at the intersection of two valleys, the Fontaulière and Ardeche, sentinel guarding the entrance to the town of Meyras.

Castle Ventadour until the revolution, the castle was called Castle Meyras the name of the village located two kilometers. The name of Ventadour is much more recent. It appears in the text after the revolution and to the original family name, undoubtedly the most powerful that the castle has belonged: The Ventadour, dukes and peers of France, probably the last of the castle owners have lived there . Guided tours in July and August to September and October daily from 9am to 12pm and from 14h to 19h except on Saturday morning and Sunday morning.

The association "In Search of discovery" suggests you discover the village character of Meyras. A host of countries will guide you on the path of "murals" and open for you, the drawers of his cabinet stories. You will lead a stroll out of the ordinary in the city's most authentic medieval village. From the church of Saint Etienne at the laundry, another way to immerse yourself in the gentle atmosphere of mysterious Meyras at sunset ...

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Meyras
MonumentsCastle of Ventadour

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Ecomuseum Spinning at Chirols: In a site characteristic of the early 19th century, basically a large shady park along the Fontaulière, come walk in the new museum, completely renovated, the Living Museum of Spinning. In the cool of the "factory", a scenic course presents the skill of throwing. For over three centuries, this industry, nestled in the valleys, made the Ardèche a major industrial departments of France. Models, multimedia, documentary film, frescoes visual environments and highlighted participate in a discovery fun and educational for all audiences. Open from April to November every day except Tuesdays from 14h to 19h.

"On my way an artist goes," Art and Nature Trail to Jaujac.

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Meyras, medieval village
 
castle Ventadour
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 17°C - Max. 33°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 14°C - Max. 27°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 24°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La Calade    
9.8
Chirols
Our bed and breakfast is situated in the « Ardèche Natural Park «, south –east of France. Our bed and breakfast takes place in an ancient stone house perched up a small mountain with...
Located 2 km from Meyras62 € the double room 
Les champs d'aubignas    
8
Chirols
To find a Ardeche wild mountainous nature, stay in a hamlet clinging to the mountain. We will surprise you with a breathtaking view in a magical place.
Located 2.4 km from Meyras53 € the double room 
L'Evidence    
10
Prades
Veritable haven of peace nestled in a sheltered valley. L'Evidence invites you to come savor the quite calm of our region in the shade of a chestnut tree or lounging alongside the swimming...
Located 7.1 km from MeyrasFrom 80 € to 120 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite le chataignier
Juvinas
Martine and Denis welcome you in their villa located Juvinas The chestnut, a small village in the heart of Regional Natural Park of Monts d'Ardèche, country chestnuts and mushrooms...
Located 4.6 km from MeyrasFrom 500 € to 600 € per week 
Belle maison ardèchoise 12/14 pers  
9.4
Vals-les-Bains
Beautiful mansion very typical and well-decorated; Barbecue, terrace and swimming pool with salted water and heating if necessary.
Located 6.3 km from MeyrasFrom 780 € to 2360 € per week 
Le mas des granges d'arlix  
10
Vals-les-Bains
Built on the hills, 5 minutes from the town of Vals les Bains, famous for its thermal baths and spa, b & b mas des Granges d'Arlix overlooking the valley of the Ardèche and offer quality...
Located 7.6 km from MeyrasFrom 365 € to 465 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping du pont de Mercier    
9.2
Thueyts
Little corner of paradise, in a green unspoilt, quiet and removed from the road, surrounded by chestnut trees, bordered by the River Ardèche, where it is good to recharge. It is with...
Located 2.9 km from MeyrasFrom 12 € to 17 € per day 
Camping chasselouve  
Jaujac
In an emblematic place of Moulinages Ardèche, a site ideally located in the hollow of the mountains, where a small stream winds, and near a village made of stone houses... And close...
Located 6.8 km from MeyrasFrom 11 € to 15 € per day 
Camping Les Airelles  
Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne
Situated in the centre of the Ardèche, le camping « Les Airelles », welcome you in a luxurious mountain scenery along the river ‘Le Vernasson', a few steps from the village and its...
Located 16.2 km from MeyrasFrom 10 € to 13 € per day 

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HOTELS
Natural Spa & La Résidence     
7.5
Meyras
Natural Spa provides studios with direct access to the Neyrac les Bains Thermal Spa in the Ardèche region. It has free Wi-Fi and free parking. Natural Spa studios are equipped with...
Located in MeyrasRoom from 66 €
Hotel La Gravenne     
7.8
Thueyts
Hotel La Gravenne sits in Thueyts facing the Ardéche Mountains. Its restaurant serves regional French cuisine with dining available on the shaded terrace. All of the rooms at Hotel...
Located 3.7 km from MeyrasRoom from 38 €
Hôtel de la Condamine    
8.3
Thueyts
The Hotel de la Condamine is situated in Ardeches, 300 metres from Thueyts’city centre. The rooms are equipped with en suite facilities, a flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi access. All...
Located 3.8 km from MeyrasRoom from 39 €

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Ardèche
Le Chêne Vert
The heated outdoor pool and sun terrace at hotel Le Chêne Vert offer panoramic views of the Ardèche Valley. You can relax...
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