Village of Gras

This small Ardèche village is situated north of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, 20 minutes from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc.

The heritage of the village of Gras is well worth a visit, with the remains of its ramparts, the 12th-century chapel of Saint Blaize and the 17th-century church of Notre Dame de l'Assomption. There are also remains of bories and dry-stone capitelles.

Gras is a very large commune, made up of several hamlets with a rich heritage (wash-houses, bread ovens, gardens with ingenious irrigation systems). In summer, the lavender fields give colour and fragrance to the Ardèche garrigue.

There are a number of hiking trails through the area, leading to the plateau's highest point, the Dent de Retz massif. For gourmets, there are numerous local products (cheese, honey, wine, meat, olive oil, etc.) and regional produce.

The commune has a campsite and a number of gites and B&Bs offering a high-quality welcome.

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