Family walk in spring - Ardèche Grand Air Tourist Office

It's spring ! The holidays are coming and nature is celebrating! Young and old alike have only one desire: enjoy the outdoors. We give you some ideas for escape from Lyon. One hour is enough to reach northern Ardèche and Annonay. Perfect destination for family outings or for walks by the lakes.

Lac du Ternay, nap by the water

Total change of scenery during this walk by the lake. Nestled in the heart ofa natural setting, Lake Ternay offers a soothing and calm setting to spend an afternoon with the family.

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In Saint Romain d'Ay, puzzles to solve as a family

Set off to explore the village of Saint-Romain d'Ay. As a family, explore the typical little streets of northern Ardèche. You will lead the investigation to the exceptional site of Notre Dame d'Ay to discover the history of this place. A pleasant walk on an unmissable historic site.

Booklet to be found at the Lalouvesc Tourist Office, the puzzles are accessible from 8 years old.

visit to the nativity scene exhibition at notra dame d'ay in northern ardèche

Lac des Meinettes, a spring walk

In spring, Lake Meinettes is wonderfully surrounded by flowering orchards. This is the ideal meeting place for picnics and butterflies. Enjoy the walk and educational panels on fauna and flora.

Meinettes lake

Saint-Jeure-d'Ay

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Via Fluvia, a family greenway

La cycle route-greenway of the Via Fluvia is more than 80km and goes from Lac de Vert to Vernosc-lès-Annonay to Lavoûte-sur-Loire. On foot or by bike, it is an outing in the countryside, safe and accessible to as many people as possible.

From Annonay, you can take the direction of Lac de Vert. This brand new section of five kilometers in a green setting will seduce you. The surrounding nature and the calm that emanates from it make it favorite ride Sunday walkers.

Half-way, the Au Wagon restaurant welcomes you to the old Midon station for a traditional and hearty meal in an original decor of an old wagon.

From the town center of Annonay, you can also head towards Boulieu-lès-Annonay. The greenway runs along the Deûme to the medieval village of Boulieu.

On the way, you can visit the Canson and Mongolfier Stationery Museum. The opportunity to delve into the history of the stationery and its machines, some of which we can still see in action!

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