Domaine Olivier de Serres
Discover 16th-century agriculture through the writings of Olivier de Serres, an emblematic figure of modern agronomy.
Discover 16th-century agriculture through the writings of Olivier de Serres, an emblematic figure of modern agronomy.
The church has a strange bell tower: a 9m high statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is said that it would have been built in thanks for having spared the village from an epidemic of cholera which had struck the neighboring villages.
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.
From the national roadway 102, the village can be seen with its elegant bell tower, tiled rooftops and the beautiful silhouette of its convent. There are traces of Neolithic life, noting the ancient presence of man in Lavilledieu.
The church were once part of its fortification which have been referred to as early as 1137. The facade of the actual building has gone through a number of modifications but still has two remaining small towers surrounding it.
.Follow in the footsteps of the Marquis of Vogüé and discover the history of this castle that dominates the Vogüé village, on the banks of the Ardèche river. Historical rooms and magnificent hanging gardens. Explore on your own or with a guided tour.
This church was constructed by the Benedictine monks of Conques. The Roman style entrance way dates the 12th century.
House is located in the narrow street of the village. The particularity of these houses is their terraces are covered with arcades, which testify to the sericulture and craft spinning history.
The church is part of the National Registry of Historical monuments. Dédicate to Saint-Genest, the church is believed to date the 11th or 12th century. It has been built on an older place of worship.
A 19th century church. Built in 1854, it is believed that the monstrance was given by Princess Eugénie. The church was one of the first to sanctify a chapel in honour of the Virgin Mary.