Church Saint Pierre of Berzème
The church of Berzème appears as soon as 1170. It is a Romanesque church with a wooden bell from the 18th century.
The church of Berzème appears as soon as 1170. It is a Romanesque church with a wooden bell from the 18th 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.
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 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.
Around thirty caves, some of which have two levels, have been carved into the cliffs at various heights. Access to this unique site is free. An explanatory sign (in French and English) is located at the entrance to the site, near the small parking area.
The church is one of the hundreds of places of worship of primitive Roman style built from the 11th century and has been modified several times, as often.
A very touching story: It has been said that since old times this statue (the Virgen Mary with the Child Jesus) was sculpted by a young shepherd of the Bas-Montbrun area in a cherry grove.
Chapel Notre-Dame du Devois or Notre-Dame des 7 Douleurs.
The church Saint-Etienne is assimilating on the battlements. It disposes of roman vaults in stone.
This church was constructed by the Benedictine monks of Conques. The Roman style entrance way dates the 12th century.