Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

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• The common Montpezat-sous-Bauzon extends over 27 km ² which rise 409 feet above sea level plain of Champagne, to 1471 meters above sea level at the top of Suc Bauzon. Since prehistoric times, the village was built Montpezat on the nature trail that leads from the valley to the highlands Ardèche.
• Axis of strategic communications for the Romans, it became the must-have for carriers who, from the 12th to the 18th century are going to go through this process all kinds of goods, resulting in the birth of a hotel business and commercial importance. In 1693, there were 65 inns in the town, not counting those, less prestigious, hamlets. The pilgrims joining Le Puy to take the path of Saint Jacques de Compostela are also halt at the inns and priories in the village. Craft also: millers, shoemakers, weavers, bakers, knife makers, blacksmiths, throwing exercise their trades in the heart of a town which will count up to 3,000 souls in 1876 (Montpezat then feuded with Aubenas ....). With the construction of the road to Chavade, the arrival of the automobile and the abandonment of a railway project the village will see its population decline until 1990.
• The geological history is to go with five volcanoes:

• The Graven, former Strombolian cone of 806 meters.
• Le Chambon, cut into the base to retrieve cut stones for the construction of some houses in the village.
• The Suc to Bauzon, highest peak of the village to 1471 meters.
• The Vestida of Pal is one of the finest and largest European maar craters.
• Lake Ferrand, a small maar crater filled with water flow.
• You can get to the Tourist Office topo guides to help you take the walking paths that lead to these sites.

• Rivers:

• The Fontaulière is the epitome of the river Cevennes: capricious and unpredictable. It begins at the entrance to the crater of the Vestida Pal and falls below 24 km Pont-de-Labeaume under Castle Ventadour. A hike you also proposed to the Tourism Office to discover some of this wild valley, its flora and its corners bathing. It is also the must-attend event for many lovers of fishing.
• The Pourseille, born in the hamlet Pal, she finished her course 5 km down by a fall of 32 meters in Fontaulière behind the castle Pourcheyrolles.

Control sites of its long and rich history are still visible: the castle Pourcheyrolles, Monltlaur and Lesser Town, the church of Our Lady of Prévenchères; the Priory Clastres; Calvary, the Roman road "Julius Caesar"; the béalière; bridges, "the path of debt," "pyramid" topped Notre Dame de Bon Conseil, piety to which Marie Rivier prayed.

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Our Lady of Prévenchères		Republic Square
La Prade

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Le Coyote   8.9 Aubenas In the heart of downtown Aubenas Le Coyote the restaurant opened. The chef serves French quality presentation neat. The dishes are made from fresh, full of flavor. The reception is... Located 17.6 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon 33 € per person

Aux Vieux Arceaux Mercuer FAMILY ADVENTURE - On 1 January 1986, Alain and Françoise Court create their restaurant on the family farm in the Ardeche. Twenty years later, their son Benedict took over the reins... Located 17.7 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

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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 6.5 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon 70 € 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 6.6 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon 55 € the double room

L'arbrassous     9.3 Usclades-et-Rieutord At the heart of the Ardèche mountains, 1300 m above sea level in a wild and preserved nature, Helen and Chrisian welcome you all year in their beautiful house in stone. Four comfortable... Located 8 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon 50 € the double room

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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 13.5 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon From 370 € to 470 € per week

Gite le chambon Saint-Martial A1 km from Lake Saint Martial (fishing games) and 10 km from the Mont Gerbier de cane, This lovely cottage welcomes you in a very preserved close. Of river. Grande Prairie dispostion.... Located 17.7 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon From 290 € to 600 € per week

La ferme de brison  SPECIAL OFFER Sanilhac Holiday on a farm in southern Ardeche has 30 minutes of the gorges of Ardeche and Vallon Pont d'Arc in the hamlet of brison two steps from the forest and hiking trails, we offer 2 cottages... Located 19.2 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon From 310 € to 900 € per week

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Camping du pont de Mercier     9.8 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 4.7 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon From 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 9.9 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon From 11 € to 15 € per day

Camping les Châtaigniers     9.5 Ribes For your holidays in South Ardèche in the heart of the valley of the Balm in the Natural Park of Monts d'Ardèche, close to Merry, a medieval town and 25 km from Vallon Pont D'Arc. In... Located 24 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon 16 € per day

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Les Marronniers      7.8 Thueyts Located on the heights in the Ardèche region, this hotel is 2.7 km from the Devil’s Bridge. It offers a swimming pool in the garden and an indoor hot tub. Each guest room includes a... Located 4.3 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon Room 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 4.3 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon Room from 38 €

Auberge de Barnas      8.5 Barnas Auberge de Barnas offers an outdoor heated swimming pool and a hot tub. It is located along the Ardèche River, just off the N102. Rooms at Barnas are simply decorated in a contemporary... Located 5.7 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon Room from 38 €

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