Camping Le Domaine de La Garenne

Hiking trails of all lengths meander around Saint Avit and in the surrounding Drôme des Collines, between the Rhône valley to the west and the Vercors Massif to the east. The area's easy to explore by cycle or horseback too: bike hire is nearby and there's a riding stables 15 kilometres away. To explore the local cuisine (of both the eats and drinks variety), take a trip to the Valrhona chocolate factory 20 minutes' drive away: yes, you can sample some of the wares while on your guided tour… Also consider a Segway tour of the Tain vineyards (45 minutes) at the foot of the Hermitage hills in the northern Rhône wine region, with a necessary stopoff at the Chapoutier tasting room on your way. Kid-friendly attractions include Mille et Une Cornes goat farm (15 minutes), the Oasis adventure park (20 minutes), the Safari de Peaugres animal park and the Train de l'Ardèche, both 35 minutes away. Kids of an odd disposition may also like hoofing along to the International Footwear Museum, half an hour's drive away at Romans-sur-Isère.