Devesset: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Devesset lies on the watershed between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The village is situated on a 1,100-metre-high plateau and offers panoramic views towards the Alps, the Monts du Velay and the Vivarais.
Anyone looking to rent a holiday apartment in Devesset already has this village in mind as a destination.
Geographical Location
Lac de Devesset is an artificial reservoir. Before it was created in 1975, the site was characterised by marshy meadows and wetlands. In 1975, Lac de Devesset covered an area of 51 hectares.
Culture and History
The Commanderie de Devesset has been partially protected as a historic monument since 1980. It preserves medieval tower bases, parts of the residential building and the enclosure walls. It is also a rare testimony to the history of the Order of St John in the Ardèche.
The former Saint John the Baptist Church within the Commanderie de Devesset was destroyed in the fire of 1838. The Saint John the Baptist parish church in Devesset was completely restored in 1996, revealing the masonry made of irregular granite rubble stones.
Nature by the Lake
An educational trail around Lac de Devesset conveys information about the ecology, history and wildlife of this natural site. The Petit Tour du Lac leads over boardwalks through wetlands; information panels introduce the local flora and fauna.
Trails and Leisure
The leisure area at Lac de Devesset offers walking paths and mountain bike trails with varying levels of difficulty. The leisure area at Lac de Devesset also offers snack services with a view of the lake.
The Petit Tour du Lac is an easy 3.6-kilometre hiking route. The Petit Tour du Lac de Devesset starts in front of the Ferme de Pioullouse.
The 10-kilometre hike “Vers de nouveaux rivages – No. 28” leads through undergrowth and offers views of Lac de Devesset.
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