Nature, Creativity, and the Art of Living
Ripon charms visitors with its balance of nature, culture, and local initiatives, all set in a peaceful and inspiring environment. The Ripon’sParc des Montagnes is one of the town’s major attractions. Spanning a vast forested area, it offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fat biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Mont Grand Pic leads to a lookout point and an observation tower offering a 360-degree panoramic view.
The Coopérative de Solidarité Place du Marché is a true hub for food and culture. From May through October, the market comes alive every Saturday morning, and the rest of the year, a varied program of events brings the place to life, including “Market Fridays.” The Café des Orties, located at the Manoir de Ripon, offers a welcoming break featuring local and organic products, along with cultural events. To extend the experience, theAuberge Montagne Noire offers a cozy eight-room guesthouse where you’ll sleep soundly. The place also encourages socializing with a bar, a pool table, and a lineup of themed evenings, including karaoke nights. For a different kind of break, the Centre de vie offers nature-based lodging, a sauna, and a holistic clinic using natural approaches. Ripon is also a hub for creativity thanks to theSolart Art Studio and Gallery, founded by multidisciplinary artist Michelle Lemire.
When it comes to agritourism, the Domaine Mont Vézeau offers wine tastings, a vineyard, and a strawberry farm. For meat lovers, Ferme Moreau rounds out the culinary offerings. In September, the flagship event Ripon Trad brings the village to life with traditional music.