• Saint Hippolyte church

    Historic site and monument

    This church is remarkable for its pink sandstone construction.

    Saint Hippolyte church
    Saint Hippolyte church
  • Church of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    With its medieval style towers, it houses the very old pedestrian which is in the chapel on the right, dedicated to the blessed Marie Rivier, coming from a medieval chapel destroyed in 1888 to arrange the current place of the Republic.

    Church of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
    Church of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
  • Banne fort and stables

    Historic site and monument

    Medieval Banne is listed as a "village with personality". You can visit the ruins of the 16th century castle, the beautifully preserved stables and the castrum (medieval village and tower).

    Banne fort and stables
    Banne fort and stables
  • Le pont du malheur

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    Le pont du malheur
    Le pont du malheur
  • Calvary of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    The calvary of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon was erected in 1691 by Capuchin missionaries and has 29 stations. In the past, very impressive processions ran the route but this tradition was abandoned around 1920.

    Calvary of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
    Calvary of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
  • Notre-Dame de Prévenchères Romanesque church

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    The primitive chapel destroyed during an invasion was rebuilt and enlarged from the 12th century (Romanesque style) and became a parish church until 1885 when it was abandoned.

    Notre-Dame de Prévenchères Romanesque church
    Notre-Dame de Prévenchères Romanesque church
  • La chapelle de Saint Julien de Soutron

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    This chapel (17th century), perched on the Rocher de Soutron, offers a sumptuous panorama after a 15-minute climb, or on walking tours available from the Boutières tourist office.

    La chapelle de Saint Julien de Soutron
    La chapelle de Saint Julien de Soutron, © Office de Tourisme des Boutières
  • Le Pont Louis XIII

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    This bridge is listed as a Historic Monument. It is called "Louis XIII" in memory of the king's visit in 1629, when he laid siege to Privas to put an end to the Reformation.

    Le Pont Louis XIII
    Le Pont Louis XIII
  • Vinezac : village de caractère

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    Fortified village packed with history: 3 castles : Château Julien with a quadrangular dungeon, 12th century Château de Charbonnel with mullion windows and the relics of Château de la Motte. Plus a 12th century Roman church, crucifixes and narrow lanes.

    Vinezac : village de caractère
    Vinezac : village de caractère
  • Saint-Roch Chapel in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    At the end of the Calvary of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, overlooking Notre-Dame de Prévenchères, the Chapel of Saint Roch has seen its interior walls decorated with frescoes by the painter of Antraigues Jean Saussac.

    Saint-Roch Chapel in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
    Saint-Roch Chapel in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
  • Notre Dame de Bon Secours basilica

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    Basilica Notre Dame de Bon Secours (Our Lady of Comfort)

    Notre Dame de Bon Secours basilica
    Notre Dame de Bon Secours basilica
  • Village of St-Andéol-de-Vals

    Historic site and monument

    This village, with its main street, calades and old houses, was built around a priory around the 8th century at the confluence of two rivers, the Sandron and the Oise. It boasts a 17th-century neo-Romanesque church with listed frescoes.

    Village of St-Andéol-de-Vals
    Village of St-Andéol-de-Vals
  • St Sauveur church

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    Church founded in the middle of the 14th century in the municipality of La Souche, in the Ardèche canton of Thueyts. It was entirely rebuilt at the end of the 19th century.

    St Sauveur church
    St Sauveur church
  • Castle of the Lower Town, rue de la Gravenne

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    This district dates back to the end of the 12th century. Important road of passage, the street underwent many demolitions after its promotion in "route royale", royal road in 1720. However, there are still beautiful facades from 1633 which with the roofs form a protected site, registered.

    Castle of the Lower Town, rue de la Gravenne
    Castle of the Lower Town, rue de la Gravenne
  • Castanea – Ardèche Chestnut Discovery Center

    Museum 8.7/10

    Bookable online

    Much more than just a chestnut museum! A place to explore the Ardèche’s iconic fruit. Visitor guides for children and teens. A free tube of chestnut cream with every paid admission. A lovely gift shop featuring 100% chestnut products

    Castanea – Ardèche Chestnut Discovery Center
    Castanea – Ardèche Chestnut Discovery Center, © Raphael_Pellet_CevennesD_ardeche
  • Clock tower

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    This clock, built on the site of the old medieval castle, dates from 1906.

    Clock tower
    Clock tower
  • In the footsteps of the first dinosaurs

    Museum

    Free

    Dinosauroid footprints upper triassic bipedal dinosaurs of french reptiles. 1.2mlong

    In the footsteps of the first dinosaurs
    In the footsteps of the first dinosaurs
  • Montreal Castle 12th 16th century

    Historic site and monument

    This castle’s medieval and renaissance architecture is unique to the area. It is open to the public all year long except in February. During the summer there are guided tours and medieval activities. Documentation in English.

    Montreal Castle 12th 16th century
    Montreal Castle 12th 16th century
  • Chestnut house

    Museum 9.1/10

    Maison du Châtaigner tells all there is to know about the chestnut tree - the tree of history and a vital source of food - and is situated at Saint-Pierreville, the cradle of the Comballe variety.

    Chestnut house
    Chestnut house
  • Maison Champanhet : musée des savoir-faire ardéchois

    Museum 8.9/10

    At the crossroads of tradition and know-how, this museum invites you on an astonishing cultural and heritage journey through the high Cévennes of the Ardèche. Are you coming with children? Ask for the game booklet at reception.

    Maison Champanhet : musée des savoir-faire ardéchois
    Maison Champanhet : musée des savoir-faire ardéchois