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Thines romananesque church

Historic site and monument

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Malarce-sur-la-Thines

Exceptional site, Romananesque 12th church, monument of resistance opened all year

Banner: Villages de caractère®

Historic site and monument

Banne

The Celtic origin of its name—meaning “peak” or “spire”—perfectly describes this charming village, which has been designated a “Villages de Caractère®.” The municipality consists of about fifteen picturesque hamlets.

Village des Vans

Historic site and monument

Les Vans

Les Vans is a county seat at the heart of 18 surrounding villages. Its narrow and cobblestone streets are an essential step to discover the Southern Ardèche... The people from the mountains and from the plain met at Les Vans to sale & buy their produce. The town became an important crafts & market place,…

Village of Fabras

Historic site and monument

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Fabras

In the land of young volcanoes in the heart of the Monts d'Ardèche regional natural park, Fabras is a small village with Cévenol charm. Listen to the whisper of the river, hold by the basaltic flows, it is a small corner where it is good to live. Fabras: an island?

Désaignes : a village with outstanding character

Historic site and monument

Désaignes

Désaignes is over 2000 years old and was in its prime in the Middle Ages. The village is still teeming with relics: the remnants of a 12th century fortress, a 14th century château, ramparts and 3 of the 4 gateways to the village.

Chazeaux

Historic site and monument

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Chazeaux

Little village surrounded by orchards and chestnut groves, very nice view.

Chassiers : a village with outstanding character

Historic site and monument

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Chassiers

Chassiers lies in a Cévennes landscape sculpted by man over the centuries. It is next to two rivers and a stone's throw from the medieval town of Largentière.

Joannas

Historic site and monument

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Joannas

This lovely village stands at the foot of the Cham du Cros, one of the highest mountains in the Tanargue range, standing 1202 metres high. It is also nicknamed “the mount of thunder” because Taranis was the Celtic God of thunder.

Medieval town of Largentière

Historic site and monument

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Largentière

Largentière was named after "Argentaria", the silver mining area. It was founded in the11th cent. The 12th century is a period of great development thanks to Emporor Conrad who allowed to town to issue coins.

Gravières Saint Victor church

Historic site and monument

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Gravières

Saint-Victor church (12th/15th century), originally Romanesque with a single nave, has undergone a number of transformations (addition of two side chapels, a massive bell tower and destruction of the façade to extend the nave).

Montréal

Historic site and monument

Montréal

In latin "mons regalis" (a royal mount) means "a dominating position". This medieval village has an outstanding architectural heritage.

Laurac en vivarais

Historic site and monument

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Laurac-en-Vivarais

This village was built around the former castle previously named “the fort”. The present church is situated on the remains of this fortress. At its feet is the stream called “Toufache”.

Rocher

Historic site and monument

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Rocher

This village is located up the river Ligne valley on the way to the Croix de Millet pass.

Prunet

Historic site and monument

Prunet

This pleasant little village can be found on the way up to the Col de la Croix Millet. On the road, covered with chestnut groves, you can enjoy great views of the Val de Ligne and Tanargue mountain range.

Antraïgues : village de caractère

Historic site and monument

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Vallées d'Antraigues - Asperjoc

Be happy, be perched…this could be the motto for the Cévennes village perched above 3 rivers.

Saint Félicien

Historic site and monument

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Saint-Félicien

Its privileged geographical situation at the foot of the Ardèche mountains makes Saint Félicien an attractive place, with a wealth of different landscapes and original architecture, and a multitude of rambling paths which you can discover at your leisure.

Tauriers

Historic site and monument

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Tauriers

A charming little village only 3 km from Largentière, which has a spectacular view over the Alps and Mount Ventoux.

Uzer

Historic site and monument

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Uzer

Only 5 km from Largentière, on the way from Aubenas to les Vans, this pleasant village used to be located on an ancient roman road.

Tour de Brison

Historic site and monument

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Sanilhac

This tower was built in the 12th century and is located on a 780m hill facing the Tanargue mountains. It used to be connected underground to the Brison castle whose ruins can be seen in Sanilhac.

Sanilhac

Historic site and monument

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Sanilhac

Sanilhac is 8 km from Largentière. Its original name, "Sanu Locus", suggests that it was "a saintly, sane place". The village and its surrounding hamlets are located among beautiful chestnut groves and woods.