Awarded the “Village de caractère” label for its charm and folklore, the Cévennes village of Banne is an unmissable destination for your vacation in the Southern Ardèche.
Set off on an adventure to discover Bannefrom our La Grand’Terre campsite in Ruoms
The village of Banne is located in southern Ardèche, in the canton of Les Vans at the foot of the Cévennes. Occupied since Neolithic times, it was inhabited as a village from Antiquity onwards, and throughout the Middle Ages.
The architecture of this village of character speaks volumes about its past. Its picturesque stone houses and narrow streets are a major factor in Banne’s reputation as a “village of character”.
What to see in BanneDiscover Banne castle and the secret of Païolive wood
The Cévennes village of Banne is packed with attractions, starting with its castle, built in the early 16th century and largely destroyed during the French Revolution. The stables, which have remained virtually intact, are open to the public.
But the curiosity most appreciated by Bannards is certainly the mythical
Païolive wood
which they nickname “fairy wood”. This mysterious forest is renowned for its unique biodiversity, but above all for its enigmatic stone figures.