House with garden & view of the Rhône Valley – cycling & vineyards

In the heart of the Ardèche Verte, 12 minutes from Tournon-sur-Rhône, our house is ideal for a nature break between vineyards and the Rhône Valley. Cycle along the ViaRhôna or the Ardéchoise routes, explore the Doux Gorges and the surrounding villages. In the evening, enjoy the garden and savour a Crozes-Hermitage or Saint-Joseph wine while looking out over the valley. It's the perfect place to recharge your batteries, for a weekend of cycling and wine tasting, or a nature break on your way to your holiday destination.

Accommodation
The house can accommodate up to 5 people, making it ideal for a stay with family or friends.

It comprises:
- one bedroom with a double bed
- one bedroom with 3 beds (2 single beds and 1 pull-out bed)

You will also enjoy:
• an enclosed courtyard for parking your car
• a south-facing garden
• a small terrace accessible directly from the kitchen for meals in the sun
• an unobstructed view of the Rhône valley

A sheltered area is available for secure bicycle storage. Ideal for cyclists travelling along the ViaRhôna, perfect as a cycling stopover in the Rhône Valley.

House on three levels:
- a staircase with 8 steps to access the living room and bathroom
- a small staircase with 6 steps to access the bedrooms

The stairs are not secured, so the house may be less suitable for young children.
Some cupboards remain private. The garage and sheds in the courtyard are not accessible.

We will be delighted to share our favourite places with you: wine cellars, restaurants, walks and secret spots in the region.
A little local advice: in Ardèche, never forget your sun cream... and mosquito repellent!

Activities:
The region's must-see attractions:
- All aboard the mastrou, the local dialect name for the little steam train that
traverses the Gorges du Doux
- The Peaugres Safari
- The Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval
- The Cité du Chocolat in Tain l'Hermitage for those with a sweet tooth

Picnics and swimming:
- Family picnic area between Boucieu and the
Vieux Colombier station: 6 km by road,
- Retourtour, Lamastre

Walking, cycling and rail biking with the family:
- Discover the Ardèche in the great outdoors with the picturesque Cance Valley
and the Péréandre rock in Venosc-les-Annonay;
- Easy bike rides on the Via Fluvia between Annonay and Saint
Marcel,
- Rail biking in Boucieu-le-Roi (also a village of character)
- rail biking in Velay, between Raucoules and Dunières, on the railway line
connecting the Loire Valley to the Rhône Valley

Cycling:
- the start of the legendary Ardéchoise cycling race takes place
23 km away in the village of St Félicien in mid-June
- The Grande Traversée de l'Ardèche, or GTA, is a mountain bike trail
starting in Annonay

Trails:
-Trail du Saint Joseph, in Sarras-sur-Rhône: 7 km, 15 km or 32 km.
-The Ardéchois trail in Desaignes, in the Doux valley.

Hot air ballooning:
- Annonay is the birthplace of the Mongolfier brothers. Take a balloon ride in Quintenas, Roiffieux or Annonay and fly over the Cance valley.

Wine lovers - Oenology:
- the wine route and its great vintages await you; the house is located in the heart of St Joseph. Croze Hermitage is located on the hills opposite. A few kilometres south of Tournon sur Rhône, Cornas and St Peray await you.
- Taste a few wines at the pop-up bar near the little chapel in the Chapoutier vineyard.
- Enjoy a glass at Paul Jaboulet's Vineum in Tain l'Hermitage or in other bars.