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.
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.
Montreal Castle 12th 16th century
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.
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.
Tour et ruines du château de La Roche
The ruins of the old castle and donjon or tower.
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 Saint-Germain
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.
Church of Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
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.
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.