Family meal on the terrace at L'Hospitalier holiday cottage in evening light

Inspiration

Ideas for your stay around Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

A heritage weekend, a countryside break, a getaway for food lovers…

A stay here can be simple: a village to explore, nearby routes to follow and time in the garden.

Some days, stay around the village. On others, head towards the Vercors or Royans, or make no plans at all. Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye is a natural base between the foothills of the Vercors and the hills of the Chambarans.

Scenic roads and accessible paths are close by, with more to explore than two days allow.

The cottage

A home to settle into

There’s a large, 5,000 m² garden, with a terrace beneath the pergola for sunny days.

The children have space. So do the adults.

The kitchen is fully equipped for those who enjoy cooking: fresh ravioles, cheese from the Saint-Marcellin market or whatever you’ve picked up along the way. The barbecue is there for summer evenings.

Explore the cottage

Trampoline in the garden at L'Hospitalier holiday cottage in golden evening light

Your stay

Different ways to spend your time

Aerial view of L'Hospitalier holiday cottage with the Vercors in the background

2 nights

Saint-Antoine & Royans

Day 1

Arrive in the village in the morning. Take your time exploring the abbey, museum and cobbled lanes, then have lunch in the village. Check in at the cottage from 4 pm.

Day 2

Explore Royans: Pont-en-Royans and its houses suspended above the Bourne, Saint-Jean-en-Royans for fresh ravioles, and Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans for the canal de la Bourne aqueduct. If you feel like it, take a paddleboat trip on the Isère.

The village is worth visiting in every season. Our guests benefit from special access to its guided tours.

Visit Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye and its abbey in golden light

3 to 4 nights

Village, Vercors & local food

Day 1

Saint-Antoine: the abbey, village and museum.

Day 2

Visit Pont-en-Royans and its houses suspended above the Bourne. Then take a guided tour of the Grottes de Choranche, with stalactites, an underground lake and filtered light.

Day 3

Spend the day in the Vercors. Drive through Combe Laval, with 8 km cut into the limestone cliffs between 1897 and 1907. Stop in Villard-de-Lans for lunch or a stroll. Some mountain passes close from November to April.

Day 4

Visit the Saint-Marcellin market in the morning, depending on the day. Return in the afternoon, take a walk or spend the day at the cottage.

Explore the Vercors Things to see and do

Sun loungers in the garden at L'Hospitalier holiday cottage in evening light

1 week or more

Unwind and explore the roads and villages at your own pace

Days 1 and 2

Settle in, explore the village and take your first walks. The garden soon becomes the starting point for your stay.

Days 3 and 4

The Vercors: Combe Laval, col de la Bataille, col de Rousset and Gorges de la Bourne.

Day 5

A morning market or a day at the cottage. The terrace, the barbecue and no set plans.

Day 6

La Voie du Tram: an 8 km route for all levels, with a 71 m tunnel and the forests of Chambaran. Accessible throughout the year.

Day 7

A final moment in the garden before you leave.

Explore the area

All that’s left is to choose your dates.

The calendar shows the exact price for the dates and length of stay you choose.

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Getting here

660 chemin du lac, 38160 Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

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From Lyon: around 1 hour 45 minutes
From Grenoble: around 1 hour
From Valence: around 50 minutes

There are 2 covered parking spaces next to the cottage.

Aerial view of L'Hospitalier in golden evening light, with the driveway, garden and hills

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is a two-night weekend enough?+

Yes, for a first taste of the village. But there’s more to the area than you can see in two days, and many guests leave wanting to return for longer.

What should we do on our first evening?+

Take time to settle in, enjoy the terrace and leave exploring the village until the next day.

Do you need to be a keen walker to enjoy the area?+

No. La Voie du Tram suits a range of walking abilities. You can explore the sights of Royans and the Vercors with stops to suit your own pace.

When is the best time to visit?+

Each season has its appeal. Spring and autumn bring milder weather for walks. In summer, you can make the most of the garden and terrace. Winter appeals to those who prefer the village without the crowds.

Plan your stay

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