La Désirade is a residence just waiting to be discovered during a holiday stop-over or for a longer stay in the heart of nature. From the property there are signposted walks which will take you through the Saint Joseph vineyard and the green landscape of the Ardeche. 15 km away, the magnificent regional nature reserve, Pilat, and its numerous walkways await you. There is also the Peaugres safari park with wild animals just 8 km away, the steam train, the Mastrou, in Tournon (10 km) which will transport you to Doux Valley with its astonishing Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval (palace of the postman Ferdinand Cheval), a listed historical monument, in Hauterives (20 km). Fans of fine wines will head for the Alambic Museum and the Museum of Village Wines. Swimming, canoeing/kayaking and rafting lessons

Alambic Museum :
http://www.jeangauthier.com/frames/frame_mus.htm

Peaugres safari park (animal reserve) 8 km :
http://www.safari-peaugres.com

Mastrou steam train to Tournon, 20 km :
http://www.mastrou.free.fr

Palais ideal du facteur Cheval (postman’s palace) in Hauterives, 22 km :
http://www.facteurcheval.com

Annonay tourist board :
http://www.ot-annonay.fr

Pilat nature reserve, 15 km :
http://www.parc-naturel-pilat.fr