Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron : Village de caractère
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Description
Remains of a squared structure believed to date the end of the 12th century and for sure the 13th have been excavated. The buildings’ construction reached at least two floors on a basalt foundation.
The old village entrance was found through an opening in one of the ramparts. The stone columns and door hanger facing south was most likely used as for pedestrian access.
Its other architectural delights and beauty can be found in the village’s natural landscape which is why the area offers many outdoor activities including: rock climbing (it is the site of the department’s rock climbing center and school); speleology, due its famous underground network, one of the deepest in the region; its many hiking trails and equestrian centers.
Villages and Cities of Character is an official label, issued by the Departmental Tourism Committee, with the aim of networking in its department all the municipalities with a remarkable architectural and landscape heritage with the aim of developing tourism.
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Coordinates
- Adress07170 Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron
- Contact04 75 94 89 28
- E-mailContact us by e-mail
- Web siteAccess to the siteAccess to the site
- GPS coordinatesLatitude : 44.637821
Longitude : 4.481899
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Activity
Equestrian activities with Eqi Harmonie
“In connection with the horses, on the way to oneself”.
Cultural
Le belvédère du Coiron
Guided tour of the village-belvedere (1h)
Booking is recommended.
Visit organized by the Community of villages Berg et Coiron and the Pays d’art et d’histoire of Vivarais Méridional.
Cultural Heritage
Church of Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron
The construction of the church date the 17th century. No remains of that period are present today, but its existence is referred to as early as the 11th century.
Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron : Village de caractère
It is the highest village in this area-from here you have a real birds eye view. At one time a fortified wall surrounded it, today just a few architectural elements remain including the ruins of its castle. Labeled “Village of character” since 2020.
Equipment
Circuit Randoland pour les enfants à St Laurent sous Coiron
Fun walk for the whole family to discover the village and its secrets.
Free download on the website of the Tourist Office “Berg et Coiron”
or available at the office.
N.B: Only in French, no translation available at the present time.
Audio tour “Lisa, reporter-documentary filmmaker in Saint-Laurent”
Discover the charm of this medieval hilltop village that oozes character, by following this tour.
Duration: 1h30, Level: easy
Simply press the buttons, and listen to what the locals have to share with you !
Site d’escalade Courpatas
You will find this rock climbing site near a village that is on the Coiron plateau which is a part of a volcanic massif, and it has an incredible view.
Parcours ludique et connecté à St Laurent sous Coiron
This “fun and connected route” makes you discover the village using your smartphone and navigating from one GPS point to another.
Level: easy.
Free download on the website of the Tourist Office “Berg et Coiron”
or available at the office.
N.B: Only in French, no translation available at the present time.
Natural heritage
Panoramic viewpoint
Panoramic viewpoint on the Coirons massif and on the mountains of Ardèche.
Restoration
Bistrot La Commune
Reservation (at least) the day before for the next day.
Vaulted room with atypical charm and terrace with panoramic view.