Cultural Activities

Castanea tells in great detail the story of how for centuries, entire generations daily lives revolved around chestnut trees, both for work and for food.
Find out more about this emblematic “bread tree”. Castanea is beautiful located in a former convent in medieval town of Joyeuse. The museum shop offers you a wide range of local chestnut delicacys, postcards, books….

On the Grand Site de l’Aven d’Orgnac, just a stone’s throw from the Grotto exit, the Cité de la Préhistoire evokes 350,000 years of human adventure through collections of local remains of human occupation. Visit before or after the Aven d’Orgnac!

Enjoy a unique, authentic and gourmet experience at La Ferme des Abeilles! Fun and unusual activities and entertainment! Baptism of Beekeeping, Guided tour, Tastings, Films about working on the farm, The Gallery of Beehives, Exhibition…

THE TWO CORKS IN THE DOVECOTE. There’s more than one way to tease the cork.

Perched high above the Rhône valley on its volcanic neck, Rochemaure castle has still not yielded all its secrets. It was probably built by the Adhémar family from Montélimar between the 11th and 12th centuries. The old village is well worth a visit and offers marvellous views over the river.

“Established in 1983, the Ardèche organic cosmetics brand, MELVITA, invites you to learn about its history and values and to follow a product throughout the different production stages, on a guided tour of the factory.

Form a team of 4 to 6 players and immerse yourself in a fascinating investigation to immerse yourself in the history of the estate and the work in the vineyard. Find clues, pass the tasting tests and free the bottle from its cryptex.

Your expert wine guide will explain how to look at, smell and taste wine. Through a series of sensory games and the tasting of 3 wines from the Vignerons Ardéchois, you’ll learn all about the art of wine tasting!

Breathtaking… Such is the experience at Aven d’Orgnac. Nature and culture complement each other. The Grotto – discovered 90 years ago, in 1935 – is spectacular, and the Cité de la Préhistoire – modern and fun – invites you to step back in time…

We invite you to explore the history of the estate and then the stages of making a wine, starting with the vat room then continuing with the cellar. You will have the opportunity to discover aging in amphorae and taste one of our wines on barrel.

– Step into the wonderful world of Ardeche wine
– Take part in a fun and interactive tour from vine to glass
– Indulge in a tasting, learn about oenology and food and wine pairings

This is a unique experience to share with your family or friends !

With an artisan glass blower, make your Christmas ball in blown glass, choose the colors, blow with a cane, heat and shape your piece before putting it in the annealing arch

Adventure excursion : Discover the Pont d’Arc underground and aerial version then embark on a fabulous geological travel on the banks of the Ardèche. A complete adventure where hike, speleology, swimming, climbing and abseiling. Children from 8 years old

Embark on an unusual 500-million-year journey, where over 600 original fossils tell the story of the rocks and landscapes of the Ardèche. An adventure for the very young, with extractions and a dinosaur gallery!

The abbey is a jewel of Romanesque art in Ardèche. It bears witness to the turbulent history of the former abbey of Cruas. Don’t miss this beautiful place.
Its very rare monastic gallery rediscovered 50 years ago, as well as its crypt and the mosaic.

Leisure park in southern Ardèche with giant wooden labyrinth on 2 levels, tree climbing and zip lines, pedal karts, giant wooden games, slacklines, sensation trail, climbing blocks
Salted and sweet meals based on local and/or organic products

Form a team of 4 to 6 players and immerse yourself in a fascinating investigation to immerse yourself in the history of the estate and the work in the vineyard. Find clues, pass the tasting tests and free the bottle from its cryptex.

Prepare your fossil collection! Discover how to extract a real fossil from its rock, with the right tools and expert advice. Young and old alike must be as meticulous as paleontologists!

Visit the Ruchers de l’Ibie honey house! Discover a fascinating profession, from raising bees to harvesting, extracting and packaging the precious nectar.
It’s a great way to share a moment of conviviality, accompanied by a guided tasting session.

Enjoy an unusual experience!
Discover and observe the incredible and mysterious world of bees up close in a fun way. Young and old alike will be charmed by the courage and beauty of the spectacle put on by thousands of bees.

.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.

Instant immersion with the 1st booklet in the « Les Traversées d’Helvia et Berguise » series. Our two intrepid explorers Helvia and Berguise are on the lookout for new adventures and will open the doors to numerous villages for you. Where will their bunch of keys take them ?

Discover Darbres, Mirabel and/or many other villages and natural sites during a big game.
Search for clues, skill tests, games of chance, small tastings… all supervised by a facilitator – for all audiences – suitable for families and groups.

Alba Helviorum: a journey back in time to Gallo-Roman times! Take a stroll around the remains, which transport you to the heart of an ancient town with its administrative centre, theatre and shops.

The €6 library membership gives you free access to:
to the TENK platform, online music and press, digital books on e-reader, tablet etc….
This summer, sale of second-hand books from €0.50

Observe the fascinating world of bees through glass hives. Discover all the jobs of a worker bee, the life of a queen and the undeniable usefulness of the male bee. If you look hard enough, you’ll find the queen!

Climb aboard the Lavender Train for a ride through the fields, then plunge into the enchanting world of lavender with the 360° immersive room, the scent room and stills, followed by live essential oil distillation.

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.

Discover mankind’s first great masterpiece, dating back 36,000 years. Set in a 15-hectare wooded park, Grotte Chauvet 2 – Ardèche, the world’s largest replica of a cave, recreates the magic of the UNESCO-listed Chauvet cave.

Come and spend a wonderful day with your family, in contact with animals.
Enter, approach, caress, cuddle, discover the fabulous world of farm animals !
Come and enjoy our large playground between 2 animal caresses and entertainment.

During this animation, you will discover how bees make wax and how these little workers use it. You’ll also learn how we collect this precious beeswax and how it’s used.

Travel back in time to Gallo-Roman Ardèche when you visit the museum and the archaeological site in Alba-la-Romaine!

Experience 16th century agriculture over the seasons through texts by Olivier de Serres, an icon of modern agronomy.
Free tours of the hiostoric site .

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.

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.

After seven years of renovation, Le Château became a Centre for Contemporary Art and Heritage in 2024. This prestigious site in the south of France invites you to discover its restored spaces through exhibitions, tours, workshops and events.

Experience 16th century farming through the seasons thanks to the texts written by Olivier de Serres, an icon of modern agronomy. Guided and commented tours.
Classified an ‘Etape Savoureuse’ of Ardèche. Come and sample wines, juice, and goat cheese of the farm.

Visit one of France’s most beautiful caves on an easy tour. With an inside temperature of 14°C, we advise you to bring warm clothing. The return journey takes a small train through the natural site.

Discovery of the ” Forêt des Sens ” and its natural, historical, cultural and landscape heritages with an instructive path on 2.100 meters.

Enjoy a unique experience with family and friends! We offer you an immersive game “Le Secret Cardinal”, escapade games “Les aventures du DR Nevemore” and trail games “Le Retour de l’Anneau” and “La Légende de la Coupe des Seigneurs”.

Elodie, Nicolas and their team warmly welcome you to their bee farm.
Take a tour of the honey house and see how the machines work and how the precious nectar is produced.

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.

We’ll give you a guided tour of our Nougaterie, showing you all the stages in the production process, including our 1956 papilloteuse. You will then have the opportunity to taste our different Nougats and the Ardèche honeys we use in our recipes.

We are an independent producer of AOP Côtes du Vivarais and IGP Ardèche. You can discover these wines in our cellar, located in the magnificent Ibie Valley, a stone’s throw from the Gorges de l’Ardèche.

Find Geocaches with your smartphone

Free visit of the permanent exhibition : history and objects of daily life in Berg country.

Welcome to the Kingdom of the Crystal Giants. Discover this enchanting cavern adorned with titanic concretions set off by color and sound: activities and emotions for all. Extend your experience with a tasty meal on the splendid terrace.

With more than 6,000 books for adults and children, albums, comics, novels, large print books, books to listen to … to read on site or to borrow.

Richard and Catherine Boucant, who are passionate about beekeeping and olive growing, open the doors of their estate to you, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees.

Come wake the Unicorn through a track set.
A back adventurer bag is lent by the Tourist Office to solve the puzzles in the form of games.

Without a guide and without booking, a self-guided, peaceful tour among fine crystallizations and tree roots unique in Europe. Powerful headlamps are provided to light up the easy, safe course. Available: Golf, Games, Karts…

Go on an adventure in the woods of Orgnac !
The Grand Site de l’Aven d’Orgnac offers you a new permanent animation, to do all year long.
With friends or family, go in search of the Maubois treasure.

The intermunicipal digital public space supports you in your use and discovery of digital technology (online services, IT).
Initiations all levels
Messaging, office automation
Internet access
Computer room

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.

Silkworms once wove a prosperous economic fabric that everyone shared. Discover the silkworm’s story of the natural world as well as its economic and social history (films, model, various objects…) At the silk farm, the entire process of traditional silkworm breeding, from the egg to the butterfly.