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Village guide · Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 4 places to discover

Clinging to a cliff overlooking the Ardèche, Balazuc unfurls its cobbled lanes and vaulted passageways typical of the fortified villages of the Vivarais.

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The 4 must-see places in Balazuc

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Village of Balazuc Must-see

Typical cobbled lanes and vaulted passageways, clinging to the cliff overlooking the Ardèche.

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Saint-Étienne Church of Balazuc Must-see

An 11th-century Romanesque church at the heart of the village, one of the oldest in the Vivarais.

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River Ardèche at Balazuc

The banks of the Ardèche at the foot of the village, popular for swimming and canoeing.

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Château de Balazuc

A former medieval fortress overlooking the village and the Ardèche gorges.

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