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Privas

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Privas

Privas sits on the route: 10 minutes from Saint-Priest, 40km from Pont d'Arc.

Privas is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 9,545, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Privas sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Privas to your route.

About Privas

Privas (French pronunciation: [pʁiva] ; Occitan: Privàs [pɾiˈβas], also Catalan: [pɾiˈbas]) is a city located in France, in the department of Ardèche. With its 8,538 inhabitants (2023), it is the least populated prefecture (capital of a department). It was the location of the 1629 Siege of Privas. Today, Privas is

Read more known for the purée made from the local chestnuts, and for its sweetened marron glacé.

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Privas offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Privas located?

Privas is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.7350 latitude, 4.5992 longitude.

What is the population of Privas?

Privas has a population of approximately 9,545 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
9,545
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.7350, 4.5992

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Privas

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Pont d'Arc

A magnificent 60-meter-wide natural stone arch spanning the Ardeche River at the entrance to its spectacular gorge.

40 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Grotte Chauvet 2

A faithful full replica of the 36,000-year-old painted cave, with the oldest known art on Earth.

41 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Gorges de l'Ardèche

A 30 km canyon of canoeists and cliffs crowned by the natural rock arch of the Pont d'Arc.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Privas

  • 60 kmCombe Laval Balcony RoadA jaw-dropping Vercors road (D76) carved into a sheer cliff face 600 m above the Cholet valley, threading tunnels and rock galleries to the Col de la Machine.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Privas.

Coux

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,581

Veyras

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3 km awayPop. 1,589

Alissas

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,101

Saint-Priest

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,178

Chomérac

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 2,696

Flaviac

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,149

Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,078

Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,332

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