Garden diversity at La Terre Pimprenelle

More than 1,200 trees and shrubs from 600 different varieties shape the La Terre Pimprenelle landscape garden. It has held the “Jardin Remarquable” designation since 2012. All the trees and shrubs are labelled. The designation and the figures highlight different aspects of the garden: “Jardin Remarquable” is the designation it has held since 2012, while the number of varieties gives a concrete sense of its botanical diversity. For travellers interested in designed landscapes and woody plants, this is a clearly defined nature-focused attraction.

Views along the Circuit des Crêtes

Near Rosières, the Circuit des Crêtes offers views of the village of Alboussière, the Rhône Valley, Valence, the Vercors and the Alps. The views encompass the village and valley as well as the named landscape destinations. Unlike the garden, the focus here is on the panorama, not on varieties of trees and shrubs. Botanical diversity and scenic views therefore offer two different perspectives on nature to consider when planning a trip.

Fauna and flora around the Plan d'eau

A themed trail devoted to fauna and flora makes a complete circuit around the Plan d'eau d'Alboussière. As a full loop around the body of water, this trail differs from simply spending time by the water. There are picnic tables at the Plan d'eau. As such facilities may change, check locally before your visit to see whether they are available. Fishing is permitted, but swimming is not; if you plan to fish, check the local conditions beforehand.

A building with two historical phases

The Eglise Saint Didier de Crussol dates from the 12th century and was rebuilt at the end of the 15th century. These two dates refer to different building phases: the 12th century marks its origins, while the later date refers to its reconstruction. This places the church in a sequence of events rather than assigning it a single construction date. For travellers interested in history, the building offers a distinct cultural and historical point of interest.

Cycle to Champis

The “Terres vallonnées, chargées d’Histoire” cycling route starts in Alboussière and leads to Champis. The 2026 cycling guide lists a distance of 44 kilometres, 875 metres of ascent and a difficulty rating of “difficult”. These details describe different aspects of the route: its length, elevation gain and stated difficulty. Starting in Alboussière and finishing in Champis establishes the direction of the ride; together with the other details, this makes it a distinct cycling option. Check current route conditions before setting off.

The two types of route answer different planning questions: the themed trail at the Plan d'eau is described as a loop around the body of water, while the cycling route is also defined by its distance, elevation gain and difficulty rating. This helps you choose between a fauna-and-flora-themed walk and a cycling tour explicitly rated as difficult.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Paul-Le-Jeune, Antraigues-Sur-Volane, Laurac-En-Vivarais, Saint-Martin-D'ardèche, Alba-La-Romaine, Saint-Étienne-de-Serre, Vinezac, Arras-sur-Rhône

For the regional travel overview: Ardèche.