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The medieval district of Burzet
Historic site and monument
Free
Come lose yourself in the cobbled streets of the Middle Ages and discover the old Burzet: the remains of the feudal castle, the houses keeping the imprint of the medieval era and the old stalls of craftsmen.
The medieval district of Burzet -
Pourcheyrolles castle
Historic site and monument
This Gothic manor, whose construction began around 1360-1370, is the work of Cardinals Flandin. Nowadays, the ruins, clearly visible from a belvedere located on the edge of the RD 536, belong to a private owner and can not be visited.
Pourcheyrolles castle -
Saint André church
Historic site and monument
Free
The 15th century church of Saint André is classified as a Historic Monument. Made of granite stone of the country, it constitutes a remarkable and surprising ensemble by its architecture: Romanesque style outside and gothic characteristics inside.
Saint André church -
Ardèche Museum of the past
Museum
This small, fully renovated museum traces the lives of the people of Ardèche in days gone by. Let yourself be guided through a thousand and one objects that recount the history of the Hautes Cévennes region of Ardèche. Treasure hunt for children aged 6 and over. 45 minutes to 1 hour for a self-guided tour.
Ardèche Museum of the past -
Vestiges du Pont Romain
Historic site and monument
Free
The origin and history of this bridge remain unknown. It is finally only Roman in name, since its dating would go back to the Romanesque period and not to antiquity.
Vestiges du Pont Romain -
Tour penchée
Historic site and monument
Free
Listed on the Inventory of Historical Monuments and built between the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th, the tower is the sole remaining vestige of the mediaeval fortifications of Malpas plateau.
Tour penchée -
Saint Hippolyte church
Historic site and monument
This church is remarkable for its pink sandstone construction.
Saint Hippolyte church -
Village de Sagnes et Goudoulet (village)
Historic site and monument
Welcome to the small village of Sagnes et Goudoulet, in "la Montagne ardéchoise". Also refered to as "le village aux toits de lauzes", meaning the village with the flatstones roofs, its history and heritage is captivating.
Village de Sagnes et Goudoulet (village) -
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 -
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 -
Chalencon : a village with oustanding character
Historic site and monument
Free
The village unfurled around the church and was once surrounded by ramparts. Places to visit: the old "city gate" (listed as a Monument Historique), grain barrels, Tour de la Potence and more. Guided tour on Tuesday at 10am (July and August).
Chalencon : a village with oustanding character -
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 -
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, © Office de Tourisme des Boutières -
La statue de la Vierge noire
Historic site and monument
Free
Placed above the main altar, the Black Madonna is often depicted wearing a crown and has played an important role in Christian spirituality, as protector of the Knights Templar and the Teutonic Knights.
La statue de la Vierge noire -
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 -
Coux, village typique d’esprit médiéval -
Eglise de la Rochette
Historic site and monument
Free
The village was separated from Borée and made an independent commune in 1856. The village, at the foot of the Mézenc mountain range, is well worth a visit for its architecture, particularly its slate roofs, including that of the church.
Eglise de la Rochette -
Eglise romane St André
Historic site and monument
Saint-André church, as we see it today, is of Romanesque origin and comprises a single nave, three bays long. It was altered as early as the 14th century (construction of a choir with a flat chevet), then in the 15th or 16th century (addition of two chapels forming crossbeams). Finally, the façade and bell tower…
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Château de La Tourette (ruines)
Historic site and monument
Free
Private property visible from the outside. Overlooking the Dunière valley on a very steep site, the remains of La Tourette Castle (whose central feature is a quadrangular keep) attract the curiosity of many walkers.
Château de La Tourette (ruines)