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Moulin de Lens Lestang
Historic site and monument
A flour mill that was marked on the 18th century CASSINI map and first had electricity in 1920. There are 4 levels to visit: shop, machine room, separation and sifting. See the water wheel in action and hear an explication of the hydraulic principle used at the mill.
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Castle of Vogüé
Historic site and monument
Bookable online
Follow in the footsteps of the Marquises of Vogüé and discover the history of this castle overlooking the village of Vogüé, on the banks of the Ardèche River. Historic rooms and a magnificent hanging garden. Self-guided or guided tours. Activities—game booklet.
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Castanea – Ardèche Chestnut Discovery Center
Museum
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, © Raphael_Pellet_CevennesD_ardeche -
Musée Saint-Régis
Museum
Free
The Saint Régis Museum has a diorama of 19 paintings by Georges Serraz retracing the life of Saint Régis (1597-1640). A relief map of the zone and the route taken by St Régis and a display with some old objects
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Pays des Vans museum
Museum
Situated in border of the former center of Les Vans, the museum is installed in the buildings of a former convent and a former silk spinning. Through five exhibitions the museum reveals the various facets of a very contrasted territory but which forms a whole singular: Ardèche Cévenne. The collections of geology, archaeology, ethnography and…
Pays des Vans museum, © J. Allègre - Cévennes d'Ardèche Tourist Office -
Silk mill museum
Museum
Set in lush green surroundings, the Moulinage de Chirols eco-museum plunges you into the history of silk thread. Discover a scenographic tour of this ancestral know-how. Self-guided tours Monday to Thursday, free audio guides. Groups by prior arrangement.
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Pont de Veyrières dam
Historic site and monument
Free
The Pont de Veyrières dam was built in 1986 on the Fontaulière river. Operated by EDF for hydroelectric generation, it supplies drinking water to the southern Ardèche and helps to keep the river at low water levels. Can be visited in July and August, subject to registration.
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Hydroelectric power station of Montpezat sous Bauzon
Historic site and monument
Free
The EDF Montpezat sous Bauzon power station is a hydroelectric plant in the Ardèche. It produces the 1st renewable energy in Europe. Not accessible for self-guided tours. Accessible from 12 years (guided tours in summer) by reservation 04 75 36 46 26.
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Moulin des Claux
Historic site and monument
Free
The mills are a living part of the heritage of the Val d’Ay and the Northern Ardèche, all the more so when, like Franck and Véronique Grimonpont, the owners of the Moulin du Claux in Saint-Romain-d’Ay, there is a commitment to preserving them and keeping their memory alive.
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La maison Claire
Free
This old fortified house, with its turrets and Renaissance gateway, located on the outskirts of the village, was a popular destination for a short walk. Maison Claire is referred to as ‘Ferme Claire’ or ‘Grange Claire’ on some maps.
La maison Claire