Village of Saint-Germain
Information
Description
The Gauls Gallic tribes inhabiting the territory experienced the Roman conquest. From historians, Caesar would have crossed the region. Remains of the Roman occupation remain including the Arch of a bridge and a pillar millaire serves as support to a cross.
It is the arrival of the Benedictine monks in the 12th century that can be established the foundation of the Church of St Germain. In 1893, the parishioners decided to place a statue of the Virgin on the Bell Tower after “the miraculous issuance of the parish” in the outbreak of plague in 1884.
Around the Church, is strolling in the old streets with houses of stone (St Germain had a career) and discover the old oven bread.
The village was also known for the cultivation of hemp which gave his name instead of the cannabiers.
We also propose:
- Eglise de Saint-Germain
- Village de Saint-Pons
- Village de Berzème
- Village de Saint-Andéol-de-Berg
- Village de Darbres
- Village de Lussas
- Village de Saint-Maurice-d'Ibie
- Village de Sceautres
- Village de Mirabel
- Village de Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
- Village de Saint-Gineys-en-Coiron
- Ville de Villeneuve-de-Berg
- Circuit Randoland pour les enfants à St Germain
- Aire de pique-nique à Saint Germain
- Topo-guide "Monts de Berg et Massif du Coiron"
- Pont romain
- Circuit "Une vue... royale !"
Coordinates
- Adress07170 Saint-Germain
- Contact04 75 94 89 28
- E-mailContact us by e-mail
- Web siteAccess to the siteAccess to the site
- GPS coordinatesLatitude : 44.553628
Longitude : 4.446287
Interactive map
Activity
Yoga / Pranayama / Méditation sous tipi avec Ass. Ananda
Come discover or deepen Natha-Yoga with Nicolas (+20 years of experience) under a magnificent tepee, on the edge of the woods, along the river, in southern Ardèche. 1h30 yoga class, 3h thematic workshops, weekends and courses lasting several days.
Bed & breakfast
Chambre d’hôte insolite
Brasserie
Le Relais Saint-Germain
Menu with all-you-can-eat buffet or brewery menu and pizza with firewood, several formulas to satisfy you.
Nice covered terrace and fast service.
Camper van service/reception area
Service area for camper at the camping Le Bardou
Quiet, shady campsite in a quiet village 3 km from the Ardèche river. Many possibilities for excursions, hiking trails on foot or by bike.
Sports equipments.
Campsite
Camping le Bardou
Located in St Germain in Southern Ardèche, close to tourist places such as Vallon Pont d’Arc and the Ardèche river, the Bardou campsite welcomes you in a privileged and idyllic setting.
Collective accommodation
Domaine des Chazes
This small country hamlet welcomes you to its 3 gites with swimming pools and all modern comforts at the heart of unmissable cultural, sports and leisure activities. On site farm animals, many games, bikes and activities, river at 3km.
Cultural Heritage
Roman bridge
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.
Village of Saint-Germain
A medieval village with a rich past to discover, and some pre-historic sites that bear witness to its inhabitants due to the number of dolmons scattered throughout the riverbanks of Auzon, St. Germain to Lussas
Equipment
Rediscover Family Fishing
Discover the family fishing.
At St Germain, the Childrens will enjoy an introduction to fishing on land that was created along the river Auzon.
Picnic area in Saint Germain
The picnic area is bordering the temporary Auzon River.
3 tables are on site in this grassed area.
Circuit Randoland pour les enfants à St Germain
Fun walk for the whole family to discover the village and its secrets.
Free download on the website of the Tourist Office “Berg et Coiron”
or available at the office.
N.B: Only in French, no translation available at the present time.
“A view… royal!” Path
Walking tour n°7 included in the topo guide “Monts de Berg & Massif du Coiron”.
Loop of 13 km, medium level (variant 5.5 km)
Lenght: 4h (variant 2h)
Route possible with a mountain bike but hard level
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
La remise aux hirondelles
In the heart of a small medieval village in the southern Ardèche surrounded by vineyards and dominated by its original bell tower, you can rent this gîte of 80 m2 for 4 people in an outbuilding of our house, with private terrace of 25 m² .
Les Lavandes
3 star independent house, spacious and tastefully decorated, calm.
2 terraces, enclosed garden of 1500m² full of trees.
Nearby: a small shop, swimming places, hiking trails, touristic and cultural sites.
Welcome gifts: products from Ardeche.
Gîte du Cayras
We invite you to come and share our paradise space in St Germain, in our cottage in the attic of our home and enjoy the sweetness of life in the Ardèche countryside by the pool or on the cottage’s private terrace.
Gastronomic restaurant
Auberge de Montfleury
Michelin-starred chef Richard Rocle produces his signature ‘rooted’ cuisine and is committed to showcasing fine products, with a subtle combination of modernity, originality and generosity.
Hotel - restaurant
Le Relais Saint Germain
Located between Montélimar, Aubenas and Vallon Pont d’Arc, ideally located stage with ample parking and comfort at a reduced price. Easy access.
Restoration
Chez Marti
We peel, we simmer, we brown… because here, the cuisine is 100% homemade!
Our recipes follow the seasons and we make short circuits ou first choice.