Campsite near Chassagnes, a medieval village in the heart of southern Ardèche
Just a few minutes from Camping Lou Rouchetou, the village of Chassagnes offers a timeless interlude. Nestling at the entrance to the Bois de Païolive, this small Ardèche village has a charming stone heritage, narrow streets and a peaceful atmosphere. A former fortified village, it has preserved the traces of its medieval past, firmly rooted in the surrounding limestone landscape.
A VILLAGE OF CHARACTER
between history and nature
Dominated by the Saint Eugène hermitage, Chassagnes can be discovered on foot, along the dry-stone walls and old houses. The village offers a remarkable panorama of the lower Cévennes and is an ideal starting point for a hike in the Bois de Païolive, a listed natural site with unique biodiversity.
You can stroll through the narrow streets, admire the old buildings or simply enjoy the silence and light characteristic of the southern Ardèche. Chassagnes is also known for its stone farm terraces, vineyards, olive groves and privileged location between garrigue and forest.
The village’s built heritage has been carefully preserved, without being stagnant: you can feel a discreet, but very present life. Chassagnes embodies the rare combination of nature, heritage and serenity typical of small villages in the Ardèche that have lost none of their soul.
Just a stone’s throwfrom the campsite
From the Lou Rouchetou campsite, Chassagnes can be reached on foot, or by bike for the more sporty. Ideal for a getaway, visitors can wander freely through the peaceful lanes.
this village fits perfectly into a nature and heritage program. To extend your visit, why not combine it with a swim in the Chassezac or dinner at the campsite restaurant.
The campsite team will be happy to tell you about other villages to discover in the area. Chassagnes becomes the starting point for a journey through the authentic Ardèche.
