In spring, with the return of the sun, nature in the Gorges de l’Ardèche awakens and explodes with colour and scent. The bright green of the oak, juniper and olive trees and the vast expanses of nature contrast with the intense, luminous blue of the sky, while the scent of thyme and rosemary perfumes the air. The birds of the gardens and garrigue are back (and can be heard!): the Cuckoo, the Oriole, the Kite, the African Bee-eater, the Egyptian Vulture and the Short-toed Eagle. Swollen by winter rain and snow, the rivers and waterfalls flow, powerful and lively, translucent and limpid. Every sunrise and sunset is a unique spectacle.

 

Spring in the Ardèche means the pleasure of first breakfasts on the terrace, strolls through the fragrant garrigue, picnics by the water and days stretching out under a new-found mildness. Now that winter’s behind us, it’s time to let loose and discover the great outdoors!