Village de Darbres
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.
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.
Discover 16th-century agriculture through the writings of Olivier de Serres, an emblematic figure of modern agronomy.
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.
The ruins of the old castle and donjon or tower.
This church was constructed by the Benedictine monks of Conques. The Roman style entrance way dates the 12th century.
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.
This castle’s medieval and renaissance architecture is unique to the area. It is open to the public all year long except in February. During the summer there are guided tours and medieval activities. Documentation in English.
Chapel Notre-Dame du Devois or Notre-Dame des 7 Douleurs.
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.
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.