• 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.

    Moulin de Lens Lestang
    Moulin de Lens Lestang, © Moulin de Lens Lestang
  • Castle of Vogüé

    Historic site and monument 8.9/10

    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.

    Castle of Vogüé
    Castle of Vogüé, © Association Vivante Ardèche
  • 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
  • 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

    Musée Saint-Régis
    Musée Saint-Régis
  • 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
    Pays des Vans museum, © J. Allègre - Cévennes d'Ardèche Tourist Office
  • Silk mill museum

    Museum 9.1/10

    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.

    Silk mill museum
    Silk mill museum
  • Œuvre “Terre Loire” de Koichi Kurita

    Historic site and monument

    Free

    Œuvre “Terre Loire” de Koichi Kurita
    Œuvre “Terre Loire” de Koichi Kurita
  • 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.

    Pont de Veyrières dam
    Pont de Veyrières dam
  • 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.

    Hydroelectric power station of Montpezat sous Bauzon
    Hydroelectric power station of Montpezat sous Bauzon
  • 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.

    Moulin des Claux
    Moulin des Claux
  • Moulin de Masméjean – Maison des Energies Renouvelables
    Moulin de Masméjean – Maison des Energies Renouvelables
  • 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
    La maison Claire