Rochessauve: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Rochessauve is located near the Parc naturel régional des Monts d’Ardèche. The Rochessauve - Le Château route starts at the Infos-Rando sign near the Place de l’église in Rochessauve, follows a circular route back to the starting point, runs along old paths lined with chestnut trees, and explores the volcanic landscape surrounding the village of Rochessauve.

Anyone considering Rochessauve as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature and Paths

Rochessauve offers walks for a nature-oriented stay in the Cœur d’Ardèche. In Rochessauve, “Géologie du Coiron” is a point of interest.

Landscape

Rochessauve is protected by basalt cliffs; further down, the landscape opens out towards the Rhône Valley. The mountains Suc de Blandine, Couguioulet, Mont Redon and Serre de Suson are located in the vicinity of Rochessauve.

Culture and History

The Château de Rochessauve is privately owned. It stands at the foot of a basalt amphitheatre and offers an impressive panoramic view towards the Rhône Valley, Vercors and the Alps. At the same time, it resembles a large fortified house without towers or a keep. The church in the village of Rochessauve was rebuilt in the 16th century.

Surroundings

The ancient site of Alba-la-Romaine (Ardèche, France) and the ancient site Site archéologique d'Alba-la-Romaine are located in the vicinity of Rochessauve. The historic site Tour de Diane-de-Poitiers is located near Rochessauve. The ruins of the monastery Ruines du Monastère Saint-Michel de Charay are also located in the vicinity of Rochessauve.

Other destinations: Étables, Larnas, Ucel, Le Cheylard, Pailharès, Pourchères, Arlebosc, Saint Agreve

More about the Ardèche: Ardèche.