Village of Saint-Maurice-d’Ibie
On the road to Vallon Pont d'Arc, the valley of Ibie runs for 30 km. It is born at the foot of the Coiron and ends at the entrance of the Ardeche River.
On the road to Vallon Pont d'Arc, the valley of Ibie runs for 30 km. It is born at the foot of the Coiron and ends at the entrance of the Ardeche River.
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.
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.
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.
Saint-Maurice-d'Ibie possesses a lot of treasures like older bread ovens: Condamine Trois Gros, communal, Eldin and from Séveniers House.
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 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.
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.
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.
.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.