Ardèche: 10 things to do with your children

We all love our children, and bless them. But the one thing all parents know, is that children can make or break the holiday spirit. So let’s keep them happy! 

I don’t know about you, but I always wondered how these energized little beings could be kept seated in classrooms, in relative silence, five days a week, every week. Rent a holiday house in the Ardèche and let them run free, reconnect with authenticity and nature, and see them bright-eyed and rosy-cheeked at the end of the day. Here is our selection of things to do with your children there. A secret? Bring out the child in you, and have a great time too!

We have selected houses near Saint-Agrève, which is a picturesque town in Ardèche, in the heart of nature, from where you can start off on a new adventure every day. 

Or we also have a holiday house in Les Vans, which is between the Parc National des Cévennes and the Parc Régional des Monts d’Ardèche. This is also ideal for a nature-lovers!

1. Lac Devesset

Discover Lake Devesset and its leisure centre, it even offers a sailing school for your more active youngsters. Rent a holiday house near Saint-Agrève and enjoy all the nautical activities this beautiful place has to offer.

2. Parc des Monts d'Ardèche

This is a magnificent natural reserve and we have the right houses for your stay in the vicinity. Activities for children are abundant here, fauna and flora that will thrill everyone! Rent a holiday house with a private swimming pool and discover this natural haven.

3. Mountain biking

The title says it all. Plenty of nature trails, biking trails, altitude, views, there is no better way to enjoy it for children than on a bicycle. A plus? Don’t drag your bicycles all the way out there, rent a holiday house with electric bicycles at your disposal. ☺

4. Mont Gerbier Natural Reserve

This is part of the Monts d’Ardèche Regional Park, and it is a volcanic mountain which of course, is always impressive for children. There are plenty of activities here to fill your time and keep everyone busy, before coming home to your holiday rental with private pool, with a large garden offering swings and slides to use up whatever energy the children have left!

5. Hiking

Here is a great way to share quality time with children. The setting is beautiful, there are many trails, with varieties of flowers and birds and views around every turn. Rent a pet-friendly holiday house near Saint-Agrève which offers no less than six hiking trails to discover, and a holiday house near Les Vans gives you options between two Natural Parks.

6. Castle of Rochebonne

Dungeons and battles, the remains of this fortress whose construction began in the 11th Century allows children’s imagination to run wild. It is set on a peak with magnificent views of the Eyreux Valley.

7. Eyrieux Valley

The Dolce Via is a former railway track that has been turned into a biking trail, and the Eyreux Valley is worth the ride. Take your children to Aquarock Adventure, with its 9 courses for children and adults of all ages and all levels. Definitely a fun day out for everyone!

8. Chassezac River

A river is a great source of fun in the sun. The water is always cool, there are rarely too many people in one spot, and whether it is hiking along the river or kayaking down the river or swimming in the river, there is always plenty to do. We have a beautiful holiday house close to the river.

9. Mont Chiniac9. Mont Chiniac

This is a magnificent village where you and the children can stop for drinks or ice-cream. It is located at an altitude of over 1100m, and the views are breathtaking all around. You can reach Mont Chiniac from all our holiday houses in Ardèche, especially those located closer to Saint-Agrève.

10. Parc Animalier du Lussas

We have kept the best for last. Children will love to spend the day in this animal park, boasting over 370 animals, from tiny birds to alpacas, activities to keep the children busy and animations for their entertainment. Kings and queens of the day!

Houses in Ardeche

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La Bergerie des champs

Saint-Agrève, Ardeche

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Au Monts d'Ardèche

Saint-Agrève, Ardeche

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La Maison de Claude

Saint-Agrève, Ardeche

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Le Nid de Chantoisel

Saint-Agrève, Ardeche

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