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Labeaume : a village with outstanding character
Historic site and monument
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This village on the edge of La Beaume River is surrounded by cliffs which were once home to troglodyte caves. Its stone houses cling to narrow cobblestones lanes snaking into a labyrinth.
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Vinezac : village de caractère
Historic site and monument
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Fortified village packed with history: 3 castles : Château Julien with a quadrangular dungeon, 12th century Château de Charbonnel with mullion windows and the relics of Château de la Motte. Plus a 12th century Roman church, crucifixes and narrow lanes.
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Saint-Roch Chapel in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon
Historic site and monument
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At the end of the Calvary of Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, overlooking Notre-Dame de Prévenchères, the Chapel of Saint Roch has seen its interior walls decorated with frescoes by the painter of Antraigues Jean Saussac.
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Dolmen des Beaumes
Historic site and monument
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There are only two known dolmens in the volcanic Haute Ardèche. Locally, this dolmen is known as "l'autel des druides" or "Grotte" or "Beaume de Saint Martin".
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Ailhon : village de caractère
Historic site and monument
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The village of Ailhon with its sandstone houses surrounded by maritime pines has stayed true to its roots. Highlight: the church is a fantastic example of the transition from Roman to Gothic architecture (12th/16th century).
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Notre Dame de Bon Secours basilica
Historic site and monument
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Basilica Notre Dame de Bon Secours (Our Lady of Comfort)
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Église du Sacré-Cœur
Historic site and monument
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This 19th-century neo-Gothic building is remarkable for its monumentality (symbolised by the 56-metre-high bell tower) and the architectural and decorative details it contains (for example, the entirely sculpted Stations of the Cross in the nave).
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Moulin de Palhiaire
Historic site and monument
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St Cirice church
Historic site and monument
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Small jewel of 12th century Romanesque art in the Salyndre river valley.
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St Sauveur church
Historic site and monument
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Church founded in the middle of the 14th century in the municipality of La Souche, in the Ardèche canton of Thueyts. It was entirely rebuilt at the end of the 19th century.
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Echelette bridge
Historic site and monument
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This medieval bridge spans the Lignon. Running down from the Tanargue highlands, the Lignon flows into the Ardèche upstream from Neyrac Les Bains. But before that, it has deeply carved its way through a splendid lava flow.
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Roman-like bridge
Historic site and monument
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The Romanesque Bridge crosses a small affluent of the river Lignon, where a walking path leads off to the Echelette Bridge, in the direction of Neyrac spa.
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Castle of the Lower Town, rue de la Gravenne
Historic site and monument
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This district dates back to the end of the 12th century. Important road of passage, the street underwent many demolitions after its promotion in "route royale", royal road in 1720. However, there are still beautiful facades from 1633 which with the roofs form a protected site, registered.
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Eglise et polychromie volcanique
Historic site and monument
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15th-century church, altered and rebuilt in the 19th century. Discover the architecture: volcanic rock checkerboard and polychrome facade: yellow tuff, granite, trachyte and red slag. Statue of the Black Madonna of Genestoux, placed above the central altar.
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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
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ruins of Rochebloine castle
Historic site and monument
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The remains of Rochebloine Castle offer a superb view of the Doux Valley, Mount Mézenc, Mount Gerbier de Jonc, as well as the majestic Alpine range.
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Clock tower
Historic site and monument
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This clock, built on the site of the old medieval castle, dates from 1906.
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Balazuc: Viel Audon
Historic site and monument
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An atypical hamlet on the banks of the Ardèche, accessible only on foot - a challenge launched fifty years ago by more than 15,000 young volunteers who have come to restore the ruins and breathe new life into an area that has been abandoned for a century.
Balazuc: Viel Audon