The Ardèche verte, from Satillieu
Around us
Once you have explored every corner of our 13 hectares, the Ardèche verte takes over.
Unspoilt countryside, heritage, well-regarded food and drink, things to do with children: from the estate, all of it comes together in under an hour — and often in under twenty minutes.
Our own map
A living map, made by us
We gather our own addresses on an interactive map: walks, places to swim, adventure, heritage, farms, markets, wine cellars and breweries — each one with its practical details, its photographs, and whether it costs anything.
It follows the rhythm of the area: one-off events appear a fortnight ahead, then disappear. Open it while you are out, filter by mood, and let it lead you.
Not to be missed
Six ideas to start with
Families · 25 min
Peaugres Safari Park
The largest wildlife park in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, first by car and then on foot. In the evening, back to the quiet of the estate: donkeys and goats to feed, the pool in summer, the Nordic bath.
Nature · 10 min
Grandbeau forest
A forest laid out to be walked as a family, shaded paths and clever signboards — the escape of a summer afternoon.
Swimming · 15 min
Rivers and lakes
The river Ay a few minutes away, and the lakes of Meinettes, Ternay and Devesset for summer afternoons.
Local produce · 30 min
Saint-Joseph & the Cité du Chocolat
The Saint-Joseph vineyards on one side, Valrhona at Tain-l’Hermitage on the other. Bring an empty boot.
Cycling · legendary
The roads of the Ardéchoise
The Trois Cols and the villages of the largest mountain cyclosportive in Europe, 30 minutes from the estate.
Heritage · 40 min
The Train de l’Ardèche
The Mastrou steam train through the Doux gorges: a journey from another century, and it works at any age.
With children
The best of it happens here first
Thirteen hectares with no traffic, animals the children feed themselves inside the enclosures, a 2 km loop young walkers can manage, the games room under the eaves at La Granja, the pool in summer — and, at L’Estiva, you sleep in the middle of the sheep.
We also arrange activities on request: an egg hunt, meeting the animals, discovering the wildlife, a night walk — they are booked at the same time as the stay, or once you are here.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Peaugres Safari Park?
25 minutes by car from the estate.
How long does a visit to Peaugres Safari Park take?
Allow a full day: about 1 hour for the drive-through circuit and 3 to 4 hours for the walking circuit. The park is 25 minutes from the estate.
Where to stay near Peaugres Safari Park with children?
At Domaine Solio, in Satillieu: a gîte for 10 and a safari tent for 5, on 13 hectares where children feed the animals themselves.
Where to swim around Satillieu?
In the Ay river, a few minutes away, or at the lakes of Meinettes, Ternay and Devesset. At the estate, the pool is open from mid-June to the end of August.
What to do in the Ardèche verte with children?
Peaugres Safari Park, the Grandbeau forest, the Ardèche Train; and at the estate, the animals, the 2 km loop and the games room at La Granja.