Gorges de l'Ardèche

The Plage du rapide des trois eaux is a pebble beach on the Ardèche below the Pont d'Arc, at a small rapid. Here you can swim and watch the canoes as they pass through the rapid. The area is surrounded by limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vegetation.Practical tip: It's quieter early in the morning or late in the afternoon. When swimming, you should avoid the current near the rapid and heed on-site instructions.

La Font d'Augier is a spring source near Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, where water emerges from the karst of the limestone plateau. The cool water and green vegetation create a contrast to the dry limestone rocks of the surroundings.Our Tip: Outside peak season, it is quiet here.

The Rapide du Coste is one of the most distinctive and challenging rapids in the Gorges de l'Ardèche, an impressive natural area in France. This passage, shaped by the river's erosive power over millennia, presents a significant obstacle for canoeists and kayakers, while also being a fascinating natural spectacle. Here, you experience the Ardèche's raw power as it winds through the limestone and creates a dynamic waterscape. Historically, such rapids were important landmarks for river navigation, attesting to the region's unspoiled nature. Our Tip: If you are navigating the Gorges by canoe, approach the Rapide du Coste with caution and heed the markings. For safe viewing and impressive photos, a viewpoint along the panoramic road D290 is recommended, allowing you to oversee the rapids from a safe distance, particularly at medium water levels in spring or autumn.

The Pont d'Arc is an impressive natural wonder and the iconic gateway to the Gorges de l'Ardèche. This majestic natural rock arch, carved by the Ardèche River, is approximately 54 meters high and spans 60 meters across the river. It marks the start of one of France's most beautiful canoeing routes. If you rent a canoe here, an unforgettable journey awaits you through a spectacular limestone gorge, past steep cliffs and clear waters. You'll paddle directly under the Pont d'Arc, which offers a unique experience and fantastic photo opportunities. Our tip: To avoid the crowds and fully enjoy nature's tranquility, it's best to start your canoe tour early in the morning. The off-season in spring or autumn also offers milder temperatures and fewer visitors. Plan enough time to fully soak in the landscape.

The Rapide du Coste is one of the rapids in the Gorges de l'Ardèche, on the section between the Pont d'Arc and the Cirque de la Madeleine. Steep limestone cliffs and dense vegetation line the river. Without a boat, you can get an impression of the gorge from the viewpoints along the D290.Our Tip: If you're paddling yourself, follow the advice of canoe rental companies and the nature reserve administration. In June and September, the river is less crowded than in July and August.

The natural rock arch over the Ardèche is the gorge's landmark and the starting point for many canoe tours. The panoramic road D290 begins just beyond it.