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Silk Cocoons Fresco
Historic site and monument
Free
The cocoon fresco is located on the covered cocoon square, hidden between Rue Mercière and the church. It was created in 1887 thanks to the boldness of the mayor at the time, Mr Serre. It depicts the harvesting of silkworm cocoons. Signed by Mireille Bigot.
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Dry stone wall path
Park and garden
Free
An exemplary site of terraces in Ardèche, illustrating rural architecture. The terraces, built with dry stone, retain the soil and manage rainwater.
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Protestant temple
Historic site and monument
Free
With its very sober style, the current Protestant temple (inaugurated in October 1826) is one of the largest Protestant temples in France.
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Montagut Museum
Museum
The Montagut Museum offers a narrative, illustrated and documented tour that highlights the industrial history of the village of Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut and its surroundings, particularly the history of silk-throwing mills.
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Eglise de Saint-Agrève -
Chateau de Rosières
Historic site and monument
Château de Rosières en Vivarais is a medieval château set in the heart of rural Ardèche in the south-east of France. The earliest records we have are from the early 14th century and some parts of the château date from that time (and possibly older) but others evolved over the centuries.
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L’Oppidum de la Fare -
La Ferme du Châtaignier
Company open to the public
A gentle break at the chestnut farm: come and discover the family farm, the processing workshop and the gourmet specialities made from chestnuts and farm produce.
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Miniature village of Col du Buisson
Historic site and monument
At an altitude of 920 meters, a granite village is revealed, passionately crafted by a retired expert in stonemasonry. Skillfully employing the opus incertum construction technique, he gave life to this hamlet.
Miniature village of Col du Buisson -
Moulin de Mandy
Museum
The Moulin de Mandy pays homage to the past importance of mills and hydraulic energy. Guided visits of the working mill (mills and gears room, bread oven) and of the exhibition entitled "Landscapes and mills in Ardèche”.
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Bargees’ Museum
Museum
The museum is inside the Saint-Sornin chapel, a classified monument. It has three main sections: - a collection of recently uncovered religious frescoes - the necropolis church - canal transport and bargee crosses (fixed to the front of the barges).
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Medieval Castle of Désaignes
Historic site and monument
Bookable online
The castle, built in the 14th century, houses valuable architectural elements. Inside, the museum of rural life and various exhibitions captivate visitors. A treasure hunt adds a playful touch, ideal for children.
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Ferme Philip (farm)
Historic site and monument
Dating back to the XVIIth century, this farm as well as its roof made of woven broom plant serves as proof of the old days' farm life and the know-how Léon et Marie-Thérèse strive to perpetuate. Commented visit by the farm owners are possible in peak season.
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Eglise de Mounens
Historic site and monument
Dating back to the 12th century, the Romanesque church of Mounens, a Benedictine gem associated with the St-Chaffre abbey, proudly displays the monogram of St. Theofrede above its main entrance.
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Eglise Notre dame de l’Assomption
Historic site and monument
The church, built in 1179, was affiliated with the Benedictine abbey of Saint Chaffre or Saint Theofrède of Monestier. In the 14th century, a chapel was added to its architecture. It underwent changes between the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Roman Church of Saint-Julien-du-Serre
Historic site and monument
Free
Historic Monument in 1906. The church first appearence was in the cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Chaffre du Monastier, to which it was attached in the 11th century, more precisely at the time of Abbot Guillaume III (1074-1086).
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Saint Marie Church
Historic site and monument
Free
Roman Church from to the 10th century. Classified as a Historic Monument, this Roman Church was restored by Louise Flandin of Craux Castle in 1422.
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Stained-glass greenhouse
Historic site and monument
Free
A former greenhouse adorned with stained-glass windows designed by the artists Thierry Boutonnier and Sylvain Gaufillier and crafted by the stained-glass artist Églantine Cornu. Visible behind Rochemure Castle, in the outer courtyard
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Galimard’s Castle
Historic site and monument
Free
The Galimard's Castle, which became a state residence, was a real military fort built from the 13th century. Private castle, Not visitable.
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Montlaur castle
Historic site and monument
Private property; no public access. Only a few sections of the walls remain of the polygonal enclosure of the Château des Montlaur, formerly known as Le Chastelas, built around the 12th century on a hilltop overlooking the Fontaulière and Pourseille valleys.
Montlaur castle