Camping Les Berges du Doux

A wander round the village of Boucieu-le-Roi should be first on your list – visit the medieval bridge and see the turrets of the Baili House, which was originally occupied by one of the king’s agents. You could also visit the Pierre Vigne Museum, take a look in the 15th-century church and then follow the Stations of the Cross path to find its 35 small chapels and their sculptures. A popular activity in Boucieu-le-Roi is a ride on the Gorges du Doux velorail, which takes you along a 12-kilometre section of historic railway track carved into the mountain, for fab views of the rock formations, mountain streams and forest scenery. Also take a ride on the Train de l’Ardèche steam train from Tournon-St-Jean (20 minutes away) or visit the small museum to see some of the engines up close. Drive for a further 10 minutes from there to get to Tournon-sur-Rhône for a visit to the Valrhona Cité du Chocolat to see how the sweet stuff is produced and to see chocolate making in action.