Nature house in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- 10 persons
- 4 bedrooms
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Pets allowed
This nature house: In Vallon Pont d'Arc, a 17th-century silkworm farm that was abandoned and left to fall into ruin was largely rebuilt in the 1980s using the stones and tiles left on site, and renovated in 2026. When my children were born, my father—who was living in the house at the time—had the pool carved out of the rock. Intended for his grandchildren, it features a “shallow end” separated from the main pool (by a discreet barrier) that is 2 meters deep, allowing the little ones to play safely… but always under adult supervision! After a day spent lounging on the sun deck for some, or rafting down the Ardèche River or hiking in the surrounding hills for others, you can gather on the “west side” of the covered terrace to admire the sunset over the famous Sampzon Rock. At the beginning and end of the season, when the evenings get cooler, you can enjoy the gentle warmth of the fireplaces on the terrace and in the living room.
Nature and surroundings
This nature house is located on a rocky outcrop rising nearly 60 meters above the Ardèche River, offering a unique panoramic view of Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and a spectacular vista of the entrance to the Ardèche Gorges. Natura 2000 area (this nature house marks one of its entry points), Nature Reserve, and UNESCO-listed site—you can explore them all on foot right from the house. Komoot offers more than 30 hiking trails! Located just a stone’s throw from the quiet zones for birds of prey, don’t be surprised if a group of Bonelli’s eagles or griffon vultures flies overhead. If you venture a bit further afield, you can discover charming villages like Balazuc, visit the Maison de la Lavande in Saint-Remèze, and, of course, the many caves open to the public, including “Chauvet2,” which you can reach on foot from the house (1 hour and 15 minutes according to Google Maps) through the scrubland. And of course, the canoe trip—you can rent a canoe right at the house...
Amenities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- 1 pers. bed (4x)
- Parking (4x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Fire place
- Central heating
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- Terrace (covered)
- TV
- Swimming pool (private) 30 m2
- Tanning bed
- High chair (2x)
- Dog bowl
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge/freezer
- Oven
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (4x)
- Bath
- Shower
- Toilet
- Washing machine
Location
Good to know
- Check-in: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
- Firework-free surroundings
Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount.
After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• Up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
A deposit of €1,500.00 applies. You will be refunded after check-out.
- Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
- No parties or events are allowed.
- This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Energy label: Excluded
- Built with natural building materials
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)