Gîte 1000 Pailles, a gite in the Ardèche Gorges

Self-built houses with a positive energy balance

By coming to the Gîte 1000 pailles, you support the manual work of its founders. The lodge, the cabin and the main house were self-built from natural materials.

The walls are insulated with straw bales, hence the name given to the eco-friendly accommodation.

2 ecological and warm accommodations

Choose the home that suits you best for your stay :

• The ecogîte. Perfect for 4 people, fully equipped, put your bags in this small ecological house made of wood and straw. Well insulated, it is pleasant to live in summer and winter. Take advantage of its private exterior to relax while listening to the birds singing or to share a convivial moment with family or friends;
• The unusual cabin. This small space of 16 m² cosy and warm is ideal for 2 people. With its kitchenette, its shower room and its pleasant living room, you will feel at home. On sunny days, you can sit on the private terrace for a quiet moment of reading.

Explore the exceptional natural sites

By staying at the Gîte 1000 pailles, you are at the gateway to the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve. An exceptional natural heritage, only an IGN map and the advice of your hosts will be enough to explore it. So put on your shoes and go for a hike along the rocky walls of the Gorges. Breathtaking panoramas in perspective.

Don’t miss the visit of the Pont d’Arc, this mythical natural arch of the region accessible on foot from the lodging. 60 meters wide and crossed by the Ardèche river, it is worth the detour! Get up early to enjoy this natural wonder in the quiet.

For white water enthusiasts, the Ardèche Gorges can also be explored by canoeing. From Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, leave for half a day, a day or even 2 days with bivouac and paddle down the Gorges.

Dive into the rich history of the Ardèche

Nature is not the only beautiful surprise that awaits you at the gates of this lodging in the Gorges de l’Ardèche. You can also explore the Chauvet cave, which dates back to the Paleolithic era. The original cave is protected, but a perfect replica is located only 3 km from the original and will immerse you in prehistoric art.

Finally, don’t miss Labastide-de-Virac, the village in which the ecogîte is located. You will love to stroll through the small streets of its charming medieval center and visit the Roure castle, a 600 year old fortress that sits proudly on a rocky spur. Dive into the past, enjoy the beautiful views of the Gorges before discovering the unique know-how of the region: the breeding of silkworms.

Are you curious to discover the riches of the Ardèche? Then book your stay in this lodging at the doors of Gorges de l’Ardèche without waiting.