lalevade d’Ardèche
Former star of railway activity in Ardèche, Lalevade d’Ardèche is a true haven of peace to spend your next stay: with your feet in the water, between the Ardèche River and the Fontaulière…
If you have a tranquil spirit, a desire for rejuvenating vacations, or proximity to the river, Lalevade will welcome you with open arms for a serene experience that will make you want to come back…
What awaits you…
A family playground
Embark on the Via Ardèche, THE green cycling path in the heart of nature, freshly laid out towards Southern Ardèche. Indeed, the former railway tracks of Lalevade have been rehabilitated into a gentle path for privileged access for both walkers and cyclists. An opportunity for a peaceful discovery along the unique landscapes of Monts d’Ardèche.
The swimming Spot
Are you more into lazing around and sunbathing? There’s nothing like admiring our landscapes under the beautiful Ardèche sun, all while comfortably settled on the beach of La Clape, where you can also enjoy a peaceful place in the heart of a shaded park and not far from the coolness of the Ardèche River…
Want to get some fresh air?
A family playground
Lalevade-d’Ardèche is reinventing itself to offer a plethora of outdoor activities to everyone! Explore our landscapes from the town; it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy a unique place, whether with family, solo, or with friends.
Feeling like getting some fresh air? Why not have a picnic in the park of La Clape in Lalevade? Try the pump track on a skateboard, bike, or scooter, or take advantage of the proximity to the river for a refreshing swim in the Ardèche.
The town’s city stadium also offers completely free access for tennis, petanque, or basketball enthusiasts… a great way to stay active!
For history enthusiasts…
The rush for water
Lalevade gets its name from the Occitan word “levada”, equivalent to the French “levée”. Originally, a levada was a pebble dam, without cement, placed across the river. It allowed water to be directed towards the “béal” or “béalière” (small canal) that irrigated crops and powered a mill, a quite remarkable agricultural engineering!
