Angel SalazarMunicipal forest of Roiffieux
Roiffieux
It's hot ! Take cool breaks near Lyon
For your refreshing breaks near Lyon, discover our ideas for outings and activities to enjoy your vacation in complete peace and quiet. Shaded walks, covered terraces, ice cream parlors, by the water or in the forests. The great outdoors of Northern Ardèche allows you to breathe. Whether it's for refreshing outings around Annonay, visits sheltered from the sun on the heights of Lalouvesc, or breaks in the Cance or Ay valleys: let yourself be seduced by a breath of fresh air just an hour from Lyon.
Feet in the water or just on the edge near Lyon
Take some time to cool off! Wander along the streams, have a picnic by Lake Meinettes. Stroll through Serrières along the Rhône or near Lake Ternay. Northern Ardèche is perfect for enjoying a refreshing spot . Find our tips for staying cool by the water.
Renaud Vezin
Renaud Vezin
Val d'ay tourist office
Val d'ay tourist office
Shaded or high-altitude walks 1 hour from Lyon
Need some fresh air? Find our ideas for shady nature outings here . Whether at altitude or in the shade of tall trees, there's nothing better to recover from a hot day. You could almost fall asleep at the foot of a tree… Life is good in the Ardèche!
Angel Salazar
Ludivine LhopitalThe Grandbeau educational forest
Saint-Alban-d'Ay
©RenaudVezinHike: From the Col de la Charousse to the Grand Felletin
Monestier
Tourist Office Val d'AyRochelipe viewpoint
Lalouvesc
Simon GrassPlatière Island Nature Reserve
The Péage-de-Roussillon
©LucileOrtegaHike: Towards Monestier
Vocation
@OTVald'AyForest walk – Botanical trail
Lalouvesc
Fresh visits near Lyon
Is the sun beating down in Northern Ardèche this afternoon? How about a cool visit to one of our museums or historical sites?
The old Ardèche buildings with their thick stone walls maintain a welcome temperature , perfect for a refreshing break near Lyon. Let yourself be guided or simply stroll around, sheltered from the heat. Basilica of Lalouvesc, museums, exhibitions, churches! Find plenty of ideas for your indoor visits.
C RoberjotBasilica of Lalouvesc
Lalouvesc
Parchment Museum
Annonay
Canson and Montgolfier paper mills
Davezieux
Association of Friends of Parchment and Leather
Annonay
Guided tour of the Wheelwright Museum in Car
Vanosc
Mariners Museum
Serrieres
Still Museum – Jean Gauthier Distillery
Saint-Desirat
The House of Aromas
Saint-Desirat
Saint-Regis Museum
Lalouvesc
Espace Joseph Besset – Museum of wheelwrighting by coach
Vanosc
The Madonna and her point of view
Roiffieux
Esther and Felix Oudin Space Museum
Lalouvesc
Safari Splash
Skins
Severine Moulin
©L.Clara-ADT07-Terre_adelice
Have a drink or an ice cream on the terrace
The best refreshing breaks near Lyon involve treating yourself to a sweet and icy moment ! Our ice cream makers and professionals will take care of your taste buds. Verbena, chestnut, raspberry… Ardèche flavors and artisanal ice creams are our summer favorites to avoid succumbing to the heat!
