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The district of Chastelas
Historic site and monument
Free
The old town of Jaujac, on the hill over the left bank of the Lignon: twisting streets, old restored houses and a ruined tower. The castle was razed in the 16th century.
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Saint-Etienne Church
Historic site and monument
Free
12th century bell tower, gargoyles, Gothic vaugnerite stone porch. Ventadour family emblems on the archivolts. Part of the Casadéen network.
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Gallo-Roman milestone of Pont de Labeaume
Historic site and monument
Free
The Gallo-Roman (MC) milestone of Pont de Labeaume in Ardèche is installed on the Helviens track (Antonin le Pieux track), dated 306-307. With plaque translating the inscription.
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Saint Marguerite Chapel
Historic site and monument
Free
The chapel of Sainte Marguerite de Chirols was rebuilt by the parish priest of Juvinas and enlarged in 1854. A pilgrimage takes place every year on the first Sunday of September. Visible from the outside.
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Castrevieille Castle
Historic site and monument
Free
The feudal castle of Castrevieille, at the entrance to the village, is a large set of buildings flanked by towers which makes it look like a fort. The castle houses meeting rooms and S/C accommodation… Free access to the classified staircase every day.
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Hautsegur castle
Historic site and monument
This private château overlooks the Ardèche valley. A 12th-century keep converted into a luxurious fortified château in 1597. Columned fireplaces, machicolated watchtowers, rare fern ceilings, spiral staircase with finial, authentic 17th-century furniture...
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Ventadour Castle
Historic site and monument
This 12th-century feudal castle has been undergoing restoration work by volunteers, supervised by professionals, since 1969. Tours are available every day except Saturday during the summer months. Medieval entertainment on select Sundays.
Ventadour Castle -
Bruget castle
Historic site and monument
Free
The former home of the Bruzet family around the year 1378, the castle, a listed historic monument, was built in 1594. Beautiful views over the Lignon river valley and the Tanargue highlands. Classified Historical monument since 1954.
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Village of La Souche
Historic site and monument
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La Souche is a typical village of the high Cevennes valley at the foot of the Tanargue massif. It is located upon the hill at 575m and its highest point is 1498 m.
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Village of Fabras
Historic site and monument
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In the land of young volcanoes in the heart of the Monts d'Ardèche regional natural park, Fabras is a small village with Cévenol charm. Listen to the whisper of the river, hold by the basaltic flows, it is a small corner where it is good to live. Fabras: an island?
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Village of St Cirgues de Prades
Historic site and monument
Free
From the village square, panoramic view of the Col de l'Escrinet and the Coiron. The landscape also offers a beautiful view over the Ste Marguerite mountain with, in the foreground, the village of Fabras; It offers also a beautiful view on the Tanargue's mountain range.
Village of St Cirgues de Prades -
Jardin Paysager la Terre Pimprenelle
Park and garden
Landscaped garden covering several hectares, of which every feature was constructed on the basis of the golden number, with a stream, sculptures and buildings. Hedgerow trees, bushes, perennial plants.
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Silk-throwing mill “Le Moulinage de la Neuve”
Historic site and monument
Le Moulinage de la Neuve is the only former silk spinning mill to have kept its machines, which function using hydraulic energy. Discover the water wheel and the original architecture of the mill. The machines are activated for visits.
Silk-throwing mill “Le Moulinage de la Neuve” -
Désaignes : a village with outstanding character
Historic site and monument
Désaignes is over 2000 years old and was in its prime in the Middle Ages. The village is still teeming with relics: the remnants of a 12th century fortress, a 14th century château, ramparts and 3 of the 4 gateways to the village.
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Chassiers : a village with outstanding character
Historic site and monument
Free
Chassiers lies in a Cévennes landscape sculpted by man over the centuries. It is next to two rivers and a stone's throw from the medieval town of Largentière.
Chassiers : a village with outstanding character -
Joannas
Historic site and monument
Free
This lovely village stands at the foot of the Cham du Cros, one of the highest mountains in the Tanargue range, standing 1202 metres high. It is also nicknamed “the mount of thunder” because Taranis was the Celtic God of thunder.
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Medieval town of Largentière
Historic site and monument
Free
Largentière was named after "Argentaria", the silver mining area. It was founded in the11th cent. The 12th century is a period of great development thanks to Emporor Conrad who allowed to town to issue coins.
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Gravières Saint Victor church
Historic site and monument
Free
Saint-Victor church (12th/15th century), originally Romanesque with a single nave, has undergone a number of transformations (addition of two side chapels, a massive bell tower and destruction of the façade to extend the nave).
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Montréal
Historic site and monument
In latin "mons regalis" (a royal mount) means "a dominating position". This medieval village has an outstanding architectural heritage.
Montréal -
Laurac en vivarais
Historic site and monument
Free
This village was built around the former castle previously named “the fort”. The present church is situated on the remains of this fortress. At its feet is the stream called “Toufache”.
Laurac en vivarais