Issarlès: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
The “Les Arcis – Issarlès” circular walk is a moderately difficult 9.7 km route with a duration of around three hours.
Hiking and nature
The “Les Arcis – Issarlès” walk begins and ends in the church square of Issarlès. From there, the route leads to a bridge over the Orcival and on to the hamlet of Les Arcis. Along the way, it crosses the sensitive area of the “Loire et ses affluents” Natura 2000 site.
With the Amis d’Issarlès, you can take a hike to the ruins of Château de Lafarre and learn about its history.
With the Amis d’Issarlès, a hike to discover the hamlet of Théoule took place on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, from 8:30 a.m.
Culture and history
The present-day church building in Issarlès probably dates from the 12th century and preserves a two-bay nave and the original porch.
The Romanesque porch of the church in Issarlès on the west façade has two broad archivolts resting on columns with sculpted capitals.
The church in Issarlès contains an architectural section dating from the 11th century and was restored with the participation of local residents.
It is open daily all year round and admission is free.
Events and surroundings
The “Théâtre au(x) village(s)” theatre festival is taking place for the second time in Issarlès, at Lac d’Issarlès and in Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne.
Lac d’Issarlès is located in the immediate vicinity of Issarlès.
Anyone planning to include the “Les Arcis – Issarlès” circular walk and the church in their visit to Issarlès may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
For the higher-level travel overview: Ardèche.
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