Berrias-Et-Casteljau: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Bois de Païolive is a 16 km² forest with limestone rocks of varied shapes, weathered into stone formations, among downy oaks and holm oaks. The Chassezac flows through Berrias-et-Casteljau in wide bends. The Château de Casteljau stands on a peninsula formed by a bend in the Chassezac.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Berrias-et-Casteljau plans their trip around this location.

Nature and water

Swimming is possible on a pebble beach in the Chassezac gorges near Casteljau.

Culture and history

The Commanderie de Jalès was founded by the Templars in 1140 and is considered one of the oldest surviving commanderies in France. At the Commanderie de Jalès, Act’Jalès offers guided tours and games on site.

The Granges necropolis comprises at least around 30 dolmens of various sizes. Dolmens in the Ardèche were erected between 2500 and 1800 BC.

The stratotype of the Berriasian is one of the few stratotypes in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region that are still valid. It is located in the bed of the Graveyron near the former quarries of Berrias.

Cycle paths and wine

Five signposted, FFC-certified mountain bike routes start from Berrias and are accessible year-round. The signposted 33 km cycle route La vigne à vélo runs between Berrias-et-Casteljau, Banne and Beaulieu and can be divided into two loops of 16 and 17 km.

La vigne à vélo includes stops at wine cellars, where local winegrowers share their viticultural expertise and offer wine tastings. The route is accessible from Via Ardèche, from public car parks or from one of the participating wine cellars.

Other places: Champis, Tournon, Le Plagnal, Saint-André-Lachamp, Rochepaule, Châteaubourg, Saint-Sauveur-De-Cruzières, Uzer

To the higher-level travel overview: Ardèche.