This wine cooperative was founded in 1952 to group together winegrowers from Valvignères, Saint-Thomé and Gras. Together, the 44 cooperative farmers produce and sell 25,000 to 30,000 hectolitres of wine on the 470 hectares of vine plantations. The cooperative bears the 'Goûtez l'Ardèche' quality label.
The Mas d'Intras is a family-run 25-hectare estate producing organic wines. You can visit the cellar all year round to taste their PGI Ardèche wines. They have been selected to be a member of the 'Etapes Savoureuses Ardèche', and have been certified by the 'Goûtez l'Ardèche' and 'Vignobles & Découvertes' labels.
This village was fortified at the Middle Ages during the 100 years war and some of its ramparts are still standing today. It is situated on the road leading to Alba at the border of where the black basalt columns and white limestone rock are found.
Visit one of France's most beautiful caves on an easy tour. With an inside temperature of 14°C, we advise you to bring warm clothing. The return journey takes a small train through the natural site.
Castanea tells in great detail the story of how for centuries, entire generations daily lives revolved around chestnut trees, both for work and for food. Find out more about this emblematic "bread tree". Castanea is beautiful located in a former convent in medieval town of Joyeuse. The museum shop offers you a wide range of local chestnut delicacys, postcards, books....
Brewery des Rieux, beer breeders in Ardèche
On the Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac, just a stone's throw from the Grotto exit, the Cité de la Préhistoire evokes 350,000 years of human adventure through collections of local remains of human occupation. Visit before or after the Aven d'Orgnac!
Breathtaking... Such is the experience at Aven d'Orgnac. Nature and culture complement each other. The Grotto - discovered 90 years ago, in 1935 - is spectacular, and the Cité de la Préhistoire - modern and fun - invites you to step back in time...
