The Hôtel Auberge Les Murets is the starting point for many activities and discoveries. Plan your programme now!
For fans of chestnuts and local produce:
- discover the making of Picodon, the very local "little cheese that stings" made from goat's milk. Terra Cabra. This site is a great way to immerse yourself in the world of cheese-making, where you can see the cheese maturing cellars at first hand and talk to 'real' producers.
- tame the chestnut, the region's flagship fruit, for which the Ardèche is the leading producer in France. Castanea - The Ardèche chestnut discovery area. In fact, this production is recognised by a PDO (protected designation of origin) including 65 varieties of local chestnuts, some of which are ultra-local. If you're short on time, Castanea offers a 30-minute tour. If you have time, opt for the tour including a tasting of chestnut products from the Cévennes d'Ardèche.
Terra Cabra is open all year round, while Castanea is open from April to November.
For outings and cultural experiences,
- visit the Grotte Chauvet 2 - Ardèchea UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy theimmersive experience ANIMAL "with sound and light on a monumental fresco
- or explore the Aven d'Orgnac cave which also offers a wine tasting undergroundbetween partial darkness and absolute calm. These major sites are accessible to everyone, whatever the season!
Tip: it is essential to book your tickets in advance to access these caves (click on the links above to plan your visits in advance).
- And during the summer season, visit the Mas DaudetThis authentic Ardèche farmhouse was Alphonse Daudet's home.
For nature lovers,
- heading for the Païolive WoodOne of the region's strangest curiosities, with its animal-shaped rocks and rich environment, it's a great place to cool off on a hot day.
- as well as the dolmens route or Chassezac gorges to discover the natural heritage of the Cévennes d'Ardèche.
Discover the characterful villages of the Ardèche,
- a walk is in order Banne, nestling at the foot of the Cévennes d'Ardèche, Thines, in the heart of a wild valley, and Vogüé, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France". The Ardèche has almost twenty villages with character... discover them all on the website ardeche-guide.com
Fancy a bike ride?
- visit our dedicated page to find out how to link up with the nearby cycle routes and circuits, as well as the services available to you. And if you don't have your own bike, you can hire one directly from the Auberge, simply and easily!
Or a hike?
- Numerous itineraries are accessible directly from the Auberge... ask at reception during your next stay.
- The Cévennes d'Ardèche region offers a number of walks around the theme of dolmens, click here for the PDF summary!
- Finally, you can easily find hiking routes on the Parc naturel des Monts d'Ardèche website, or even better, download their easy-to-use app, by clicking here.
To book a stay in our establishment, at the best price, contact us directly on 04 75 39 08 32 or by e-mail on reservation@aubergelesmurets.com !
See other ideas for outings in the Cévennes d'Ardèche at Tourist Office websiteand more widely, click here to discover the Ardèche.
