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.

By |July 9th, 2024|Comments Off on Remains of the Royal Bastide

Natural history museum of Ardèche : fossils and dinosaurs

In a bright, modern decor, more than 600 original fossils tell the story of the rocks and landscapes of Ardèche. Embark on an unusual journey through 500 million years of history. This adventure is suitable for young children too, thanks to the explanations provided and to the labOdino!

By |January 28th, 2025|Comments Off on Natural history museum of Ardèche : fossils and dinosaurs