Privas’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 16

beautiful natural monuments around Privas. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: September 28, 2025

Gorges de l'Ardèche Nature Reserve

Here nature is very protected and, for example, Wild camping is strictly prohibited.

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Balcon des Gorges de Gournier

The Balcon des Gorges Gournier, overlooking the Ardèche, offers a spectacular view of the meanders of the river and the vertiginous limestone cliffs. This belvedere, accessible after a pleasant hike, …

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Gorges de l'Ardèche

Magnificent gorges but with very congested roads in high season. Road of very good quality but without protection against the sun which is reflected on the limestone. The difference in …

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Dolmen du Chanet

Accessible by a hike through a wild and steep landscape, this megalith offers a dive into the past while being surrounded by spectacular nature. Overlooking the gorges, it also offers …

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Beach and swimming

A superb fine sandy beach directly accessible from the path. A real oasis for hikers looking for fresh air.

From the beach, you have a superb view of the gorges.

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Dona Vierna Fountain

It consists of three basins surrounding a central pole on which the statue of Dona Vierna rests. In her right hand she holds the deed of donation and in her …

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Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche

A real must, however very busy during the summer. Bikers are extremely reckless, and you will need to be vigilant. Nevertheless, this road is a marvel, the surface of a …

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La Cathédrale Rock Formation (Ardèche Gorge)

I walked the river bank late March. Slow going due to high water with section near via feratta needing caution as path swept away with small but challenging section to scramble to start of vf and avoid getting feet wet

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Route des Gorges de l'Ardèche

I recommend taking this route on the descent, towards St-Martin. This allows you to be as close as possible to the void and admire the Gorges while riding.

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Ridge Road

Pleasant road with little traffic to the 4 vios pass. Beautiful beech wood up to broom and heather

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Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones around Privas:

The Top 16 Natural Monuments around Privas

Gorges de l'Ardèche Nature Reserve

Balcon des Gorges de Gournier

Gorges de l'Ardèche

Dolmen du Chanet

Beach and swimming

Dona Vierna Fountain

Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche

La Cathédrale Rock Formation (Ardèche Gorge)

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