In Mercuer, the Montagne d’Outre circular hike begins and ends at the hiking information sign at the intersection of the RD 435 and the Montée du Caladou.
When planning a trip to Mercuer, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment.
Nature
The Montagne d’Outre circular hike connects the village and hamlets of Mercuer with the outskirts of Aubenas. It runs along the Roman road and through the pine forest.
The Le col de Farges hiking trail begins in Mercuer and climbs to the elevated hamlet of Chalancon, then continues along a ridge path to the Col de Farges. It runs along the southern slope of the Mercouare Valley below the pine forest in the foothills of the Cévennes.
The mountains in the vicinity of Mercuer include Montagne Sainte-Marguerite, Déruge [La Tour], La Cham du Cros and Rocher d'Autureyre.
Culture
The MercurArt Garden of Mercuer extends over 1.5 hectares and around twenty terraces supported by stone walls. MercurArt features 21 sculptures or installations, as well as botanical collections with 100 varieties of roses.
A visit to the MercurArt Garden includes an 800-metre-long path with 500 metres of ascent, 47 metres of elevation gain and 300 metres of direct descent.
Château de la Roche is a ruin in the vicinity of Mercuer. Alba-la-Romaine (Ardèche, France) -- Théâtre gallo-romain is an ancient site in the wider regional surroundings of Mercuer. Ruins de Mailhac is a ruin in the wider regional surroundings of Mercuer. Site archéologique d'Alba-la-Romaine is an archaeological site in the wider regional surroundings of Mercuer.
History
The Église Saint-Loup in Mercuer was founded by Anthérius around 650 during the Merovingian period. It is included on the list of historic monuments of the Ardèche département; its western façade and bell gable are also classified as historic monuments.
The Fontaine de St Loup is associated with a local tradition according to which its water has healed frail children or people with undeveloped limbs since the 6th century.
Further destinations: Labeaume, Saint-Jean-Le-Centenier, Lachamp-Raphaël, Saint-Étienne-de-Serre, Vogüé, Peyraud, Sampzon, Coucouron.
