Saint-Marcel-Dardeche: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Saint-Marcel Cave is classified as national heritage because of its exceptional geological and archaeological richness.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Marcel-Dardeche can focus their search directly on the area.

Culture

The medieval center of Saint-Marcel-d’Ardèche features pebble-paved lanes.

The Fontaine Soubeyran was rebuilt in 1888 using stone from the Louby quarries. Its basin is decorated with mouldings, and the plinth bears four moulded panels and sculpted cartouches.

The Fontaine et lavoir du Ponteil consists of an almost 10-by-4-meter basin made of hard limestone from the Saint-Marcel quarries.

The Chapelle des Pénitents was built at the beginning of the 17th century during the Catholic Counter-Reformation. It is decorated with contemporary frescoes and continues to serve as a place of worship.

Since a donation by Dona Vierna in 1228, the Saint-Marcel Cave has belonged to the municipality of Saint-Marcel.

Nature

The plateau above the Gorges de l’Ardèche is covered with holm oaks, juniper and garrigue.

The “Par combe et par vignes” route leads through the landscape; along its longer section, it follows the dry bed of the Combe du Chat.

The “Le petit tour de Saint-Marcel” loop follows paths and small roads through vineyards and cultivated land.

Experiences

The Saint-Marcel Cave offers a 400-meter-long developed visitor route that takes about one hour.

The Saint-Marcel Cave also offers an introduction to caving for children and adults, without narrow passages or rappelling.

The “Jeu de piste à Saint-Marcel d’Ardèche” is a one-hour family activity combining a walk and games through the historic center.

Wine

Domaine Saladin produces wines under the AOP-AOC Côtes du Rhône and AOP-AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages designations.

In 2003, Élisabeth and Marie-Laurence, the daughters of Louis Saladin, took over the management of 18 hectares of vineyards in Saint-Marcel-d’Ardèche.

Further destinations: Saint-Maurice-En-Chalencon, Mars, Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Empurany, Saint-Julien-Boutières, Vallon Pont D'arc, Saint-Lager-Bressac, St. Barthelemy Le Plain

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