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Living Silkworm Museum
Museum
Bookable online
Let yourself be surprised by a small, legendary, marvelous and unique beast: the mulberry silkworm. Visit the largest silkworm farm open to the public, and discover its varied collections, a living testimony to sericulture today!
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Le Monastier de Vagnas
Historic site and monument
Free
Ruins of a Benedictine priory founded in the 10th century, abandoned at the end of the 13th century, excavated for 17 years by SERHAV volunteers.
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Ouroboros artwork by Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira
Historic site and monument
Free
New artwork on the Path of the Watershed in the heart of the Verrerie bog. Henrique Oliveira's art summons both the built and the vegetal through sculptures where the unexpected creates a universe tinged with the fantastic. Come and discover it.
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High school Gabriel Faure
Historic site and monument
Teaching place since the Renaissance: the "collège" was founded in 1536 by the Cardinal of Tournon, high-school since 1548. Called Gabiel Faure becauce of a local literay man. Including a tapestries galery, a rich historical library and some paintings.
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Chestnut house
Museum
Maison du Châtaigner tells all there is to know about the chestnut tree - the tree of history and a vital source of food - and is situated at Saint-Pierreville, the cradle of the Comballe variety.
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Marc Seguin statue
Historic site and monument
Free
Statue of the illustrious inventor, inaugurated by Alexandre Millerand in 1923, President of the Republic at that time.
Marc Seguin statue -
Muséum de l’Ardèche: fossils and dinosaurs
Museum
Bookable online
Embark on an unusual 500-million-year journey, where over 600 original fossils tell the story of the rocks and landscapes of the Ardèche. An adventure for the very young, with extractions and a dinosaur gallery!
Muséum de l’Ardèche: fossils and dinosaurs, © Ardèche Museum - Pernelle Boyer -
La Bête du Gevaudan
Historic site and monument
La Bête du Gevaudan -
Œuvre “Terre Loire” de Koichi Kurita -
The bees Farm
Company open to the public
Bookable online
Experience something unique, authentic, and delicious at the heart of a beekeeping farm: explore the honey house, enjoy tastings, discover the beekeeper’s work through films and exhibitions, observe the bees in glass hives, and try your hand at beekeeping. All of this in a historic Ardèche farmhouse full of character.
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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.
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Grotte Chauvet 2 – Ardèche
Museum
Discover humanity’s first great masterpiece, dating back 36,000 years. Set in a 15-hectare wooded park, Chauvet 2 Cave in the Ardèche—the world’s largest replica of a decorated cave—recreates the magic of the Chauvet Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Grotte Chauvet 2 – Ardèche, © Patrick Aventurier - Chauvet Cave 2, Ardèche -
Remains of the feudal castle
Historic site and monument
Free
Discover the remains of the feudal castle of Burzet and their history ...
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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.
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Mas Daudet. Musée & Parc
Museum
Immerse yourself in history at Mas Daudet, a museum and eco-museum in Saint-Alban-Auriolles! Explore heritage, agriculture, and literature through guided and educational tours. The site is accessible and ideal for families, cyclists, and groups. A truly unique place!
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Vinezac : village de caractère
Historic site and monument
Free
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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Chapelle du Prédicant
Historic site and monument
A 12th-century Romanesque chapel overlooking the Ouvèze valley. The fully restored Prédicant chapel is now renowned for the classical music concerts it hosts.
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Oppidum de Jastres
Historic site and monument
Oppidum de Jastres-Nord is a Gallic oppidum of the barred spur type, overlooking the River Ardèche. On the accessible side, it is defended by a monumental wall showing three stages of construction.
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Castle of the Lower Town, rue de la Gravenne
Historic site and monument
Free
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.
Castle of the Lower Town, rue de la Gravenne