Statue of the Virgin
Statue of the Virgin at the top of the basaltic neck.
Statue of the Virgin at the top of the basaltic neck.
Neogothic church from de 19th century. It is dedicates to Saint Accons, bishop of Viviers during the 8th century. The village bore his name for a long time.
Darbres is a picturesque village nestled alongside the cliffs of the Coiron plateau. There are traces of life dating to the Neolithic age and writings that document the existence of Darbres dating the 10th century.
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.
In the village of Mirabel, the Coiron plateau lies perched at an altitude of 500m and forms a balcony that dominates the Valley of Auzon, offering a magnificent panoramic view of southern Vivarais.
Discover the remains of the Bastide Royale, in the heart of Villeneuve de Berg The Bastide Royale was created in 1284 by a deed of betrothal between Philippe III le Hardi, King of France, and the Abbot of Mazan. This established royal justice over the whole of the Bas Vivarais and built a new town with its ramparts, its corner towers, its war gate or gate of honour adorned with the coat of arms of the town, its royal house, now the town hall (under the courtroom you can visit the prisons). Ancient sundials can be seen in the streets of the village.
The church of St. Etienne located at the end of the village was constructed during the latter part of the 12th century and may have been built on an earlier structure which has been referred to in writings as of 950AD.
Alba Helviorum: a journey back in time to Gallo-Roman times! Take a stroll around the remains, which transport you to the heart of an ancient town with its administrative centre, theatre and shops.
This church was constructed by the Benedictine monks of Conques. The Roman style entrance way dates the 12th century.
This tower is the only thing that remains of the castle.