Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon has numerous hiking trails and covers 950 hectares of plains and hills extending to the banks of the Ardèche.

Those who choose Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon as their destination want to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Aven des Côtes provides access to an underground river and large chambers.

Culture

The Chapelle Sainte-Anne dates from the 18th century. It can be discovered along the paths from La Chapelette to Pont de Rigaud. According to oral tradition, the chapel was built because of a vow made by a traveller who is said to have become stuck in the mud at this spot with their mount.

The Église Saint-Étienne was built in the 19th century. The Grotte de Gaude is not open to the public. It is known for its Neolithic remains, which are now displayed at the Musée des Vans. Gaude is associated with the former silk-mill activity of the municipality of Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon.

Food and Drink

Nougat – Le Petit Ardéchois makes traditional nougat with pieces of chestnut and chestnut honey from the Ardèche and offers free tours and tastings.

Boucherie Moulin offers a picnic in Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon made entirely from local produce.

By appointment, Vinaigrerie Sylvain Petit offers guided tours of its production workshop. The artisanal vinegar and mustard maker uses a traditional method and exclusively local raw materials.

Other places: Saint-Sernin, Saint-André-En-Vivarais, Coux, Champis, Lentillères, Chassiers, Le Teil, Saint-Alban-d'Ay

To the higher-level travel overview: Ardèche.