Picnic area in Saint Gineis en Coiron village
At the earth of this picturesque village, you can found a table and a big green grass ground to picnic. The church of the village is classified as Historical Monument.
At the earth of this picturesque village, you can found a table and a big green grass ground to picnic. The church of the village is classified as Historical Monument.
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.
Keep your eyes peeled, a mysterious wizard has settled in the abbey church. Help her reveal its history with clues ans your observations.
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!
This picturesque village built of black basalt and white limestone is an ideal starting point to discover the Coiron plateau.
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.
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.
The greenway, named Via Ardèche, is a cycle path between Vogüé and Montfleury. A 5km route, completely safe, developed on the old railway line.
The picnic area (with 3 tables) is located on the platform at the top of the village near the orientation table.