Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, Riverside commune in Ardèche department, France.
Description
Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche is a small commune situated along the Rhône River, with stone buildings nestled between green vineyard hills and limestone cliffs. The village sits in a river valley where the landscape transitions from narrow gorge to broader plain.
History
The commune grew significantly during the 1800s as river transport along the Rhône became crucial for moving goods and connecting to larger towns. This development turned it into an important trading point in the region.
Culture
Winemaking traditions shape daily life here, with steep hillsides around the village covered in vineyards that reflect local practices passed down through generations. This connection to wine production remains visible in the landscape and in how residents use the surrounding land.
Practical
The village has a tourist information office, local shops, and services for visitors who arrive by foot or by water. Facilities are simple but enough for a comfortable stop in the area.
Did you know?
The village sits exactly where the Ardèche Gorges end, making it the natural finish line for kayakers who have paddled through the canyon walls. This location gives it a special role as a meeting point between the dramatic upper gorge and the calmer lower river.
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Église Saint-Roch d'Aiguèze
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Château du Bosquet
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Plage de Sauze
1.3 km
Chapelle Sainte-Agnès de Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson
4.3 km
Champvermeil dolmen
6.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Sulpice
2.5 km
Pradinas dolmen
5.3 km
Grosse Pierre
3.7 km
Colombier dolmen
3.4 km
Plage du Pont Cassé
4.9 km
Plage du Grain de Sel
329 m
Église Saint-Clément de Salazac
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Église Sainte-Anne de Laval-Saint-Roman
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Église Saint-Christophe de Saint-Christol-de-Rodières
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Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche
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Église Saint-Marcel de Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche
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Église de Saint-Julien-de-Peyrolas
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729 m
Église de Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson
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Église de Saint-Just-d'Ardèche
3.7 km
Grotte Huchard
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