Aven d’Orgnac – Grand Site de France – The City of Prehistory

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!

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Castle of Vogüé

Follow in the footsteps of the Marquises of Vogüé and discover the history of this castle overlooking the village of Vogüé, on the banks of the Ardèche River. Historic rooms and a magnificent hanging garden. Self-guided or guided tours. Activities—game booklet.

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Chestnut festival

Enjoy this final weekend of the Castagnades to discover Joannas. The festival takes place on the forecourt of the château in this picturesque village surrounded by vineyards and chestnut trees. We will be delighted to welcome you to taste the famous chestnut.

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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.

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