Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

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TownMontpezat-sous-BauzonMeyras at 6.6 km (7 min)
Insee code07161Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier at 6.8 km (8 min)
Postcode07560Chirols at 8.5 km (10 min)
Latitude44.7123500Le Roux at 8.8 km (11 min)
Longitude4.2059650Pont-de-Labeaume at 10.6 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 409 to 1471 metersBurzet at 12 km (14 min)
Surface27.23 km²Thueyts at 12.7 km (14 min)
Population764 inhabitantsJuvinas at 13 km (16 min)
Density28 inhabitants/km²Jaujac at 14.1 km (16 min)
Chief townPrivas (at 51 km, 54 min)Fabras at 14.8 km (16 min)
DepartmentArdècheLalevade-d'Ardèche at 15.1 km (17 min)
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • 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.

SIGHTSEEING

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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Information pointsTourist Office of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
MonumentsChurch Notre-Dame
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Our Lady of Prévenchères
 
Republic Square
La Prade
  
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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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 6.5 km from Montpezat-sous-Bauzon62 € 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-Bauzon53 € the double room 
L'arbrassous    
8.7
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-Bauzon48 € 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 8 km from Montpezat-sous-BauzonFrom 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 11.9 km from Montpezat-sous-BauzonFrom 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 13.5 km from Montpezat-sous-BauzonFrom 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 4.7 km from Montpezat-sous-BauzonFrom 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-BauzonFrom 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 10.3 km from Montpezat-sous-BauzonFrom 10 € to 13 € per day 

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HOTELS
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-BauzonRoom 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 4.3 km from Montpezat-sous-BauzonRoom from 39 €
Auberge de Barnas     
8.8
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-BauzonRoom from 38 €

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