Oppidum de Jastres
Oppidum de Jastres-Nord is a Gallic oppidum of the barred spur type, overlooking the River Ardèche. On the accessible side, it is defended by a monumental wall showing three stages of construction.
Church of Mirabel
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.
Village of Mirabel
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.
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.
Remains of the Royal Bastide
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.
Village of Lussas
Lussas is a rich town for many reasons. If you are seduced by early history, you will not want to miss visiting the dolmen of Mias and the structures that created the fortification for the Helvensians on the plateau of Jastres.
Sainte Marie’s abbey-church
The abbey is a jewel of Romanesque art in Ardèche. It bears witness to the turbulent history of the former abbey of Cruas. Don't miss this beautiful place. Its very rare monastic gallery rediscovered 50 years ago, as well as its crypt and the mosaic.
Village of Saint-Gineys-en-Coiron
At the southern end of the village you will find an exceptional archeological and geological site, called Balmes de Montbrun. The name Balmes d'Montbrun or burned mountain, evokes its volcanic origins.
Village of Saint-Pons
It was the one of the oldest and most important fiefdoms of the Barons of Aps. Located at the foot of the Coiron, the village was fortified by the 14th century. You can imagine the form of the village by tracing the remnants of the defensive wall.
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.