Village of Sceautres
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Description
You can admire several medieval structures. The most remarkable is found on the rock formation where the remains of a castle once existed.
In the southwest part of the village one finds the Oppidum of Chauline, which makes up 3 acres. Traces of this population date between 750 and 650 BC.
Folklore recount that the young men and women who wanted to be married would go and drink from the source of Sceautres.
The peacefulness and beauty of its landscape is also a part of this village’s charm.
We also propose:
- Eglise de Sceautres
- Neck Basaltique
- Village de Saint-Pons
- Village de Saint-Germain
- Village de Berzème
- Village de Saint-Andéol-de-Berg
- Village de Darbres
- Village de Lussas
- Village de Saint-Maurice-d'Ibie
- Village de Mirabel
- Village de Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
- Village de Saint-Gineys-en-Coiron
- Ville de Villeneuve-de-Berg
- Statue de la Vierge
- Aire de pique-nique à Sceautres
- Topo-guide "Monts de Berg et Massif du Coiron"
Coordinates
- Adress07400 Sceautres
- Contact04 75 52 44 80
04 75 94 89 28 - E-mailContact us by e-mail
- Web siteAccess to the siteAccess to the site
- GPS coordinatesLatitude : 44.617386
Longitude : 4.607177
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Cultural Heritage
Church of Sceautres
The church Saint-Etienne is assimilating on the battlements. It disposes of roman vaults in stone.
Statue of the Virgin
Statue of the Virgin at the top of the basaltic neck.
Village of Sceautres
At the foot of the Coiron can be seen a basalt “neck” (mass of volcanic rock), which is surely one of the largest in Europe. In the village remains of its medieval age can be seen on its fortified gate.
Equipment
Picnic area at Sceautres
There are 2 tables and public toilets nearby. Perfect for discover Sceautres and its volcano!
Parcours ludique et connecté à Sceautres
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
Neck Basaltique
The Neck of Sceautres is the most important in Europe.
There is a statue of the Virgen Mary at its peck. 130m above the village, the neck, plug of the old chimney of the volcano, allows us to discover the geology of the site.
Shops
BST Artisan Bois
Come and discover my universe between wood and metals, where the forge and the hammer blend with the finesse of a sharp wood chisel. You will find art cutlery, violin making and foundry there.