Baix: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Baix can be explored via medieval lanes and vaulted passageways.

Anyone considering Baix as a place to stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The Fontaine et lavoir ensemble in Baix was registered as a historic monument by decree on 29 August 1984. The clock tower of Baix dates back at least to the 13th century, is classified as a historic monument, and was restored in 1600. At its base is an arch dating from 1600, through which the Rue Royale once ran. The oldest part of the Church of Saint Nicolas in Baix, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, dates from the 14th century. The Saint Joseph Chapel in Baix was built at the beginning of the 19th century on the site of the former Notre-Dame Chapel of the former hospital and was restored in 2004.

Landscape and Trails

The ViaRhôna cycle route runs along the Rhône through Baix. The Le Chemin de Corbières hiking trail leads to a viewpoint overlooking the Rhône Valley. The Passerelle Himalayenne de Baix can be crossed on foot or by bicycle; it is located in the natural surroundings along the banks of the Rhône. The wooded hills above Baix offer hiking trails.

Geographical Setting

The Abbatiale Sainte-Marie de Cruas, a monastery, is located near Baix. Also in the surrounding area are Montpourchier, a mountain, Peygrand, a mountain, and the Tour de Diane-de-Poitiers, a historic site.

In the wider regional area around Baix are the Théâtre gallo-romain archaeological site in Alba-la-Romaine, Ardèche, France, the Abbaye Sainte-Anne de Bonlieu-sur-Roubion historic site, Suc de Blandine, a mountain, and Serre de Suson, a mountain.

More destinations: Lafarre, Lachapelle Sous Aubenas, Pradons, Chomérac, Saint-Fortunat-Sur-Eyrieux, Lespéron, Le Teil, St. Andéol De Berg.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ardèche.