La Ferme de Vimbouches

Languedoc-Roussillon


Immerse yourself in everyday Cévennes life at this rural property with four rustic, cosy farmhouse rooms. You can borrow a donkey for a day’s trekking, visit the pigpen and chicken run, or help out with resident horses and rabbits. Children's beds are available; half-/full board costs €50/60 (€30/40 for kids). It's 38km east of Florac off the D29.


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