Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron : Village de caractère
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Description
Remains of a squared structure believed to date the end of the 12th century and for sure the 13th have been excavated. The buildings’ construction reached at least two floors on a basalt foundation.
The old village entrance was found through an opening in one of the ramparts. The stone columns and door hanger facing south was most likely used as for pedestrian access.
Its other architectural delights and beauty can be found in the village’s natural landscape which is why the area offers many outdoor activities including: rock climbing (it is the site of the department’s rock climbing center and school); speleology, due its famous underground network, one of the deepest in the region; its many hiking trails and equestrian centers.
Villages and Cities of Character is an official label, issued by the Departmental Tourism Committee, with the aim of networking in its department all the municipalities with a remarkable architectural and landscape heritage with the aim of developing tourism.
We also propose:
- Parcours audio « Lisa, reporter-documentariste à Saint-Laurent »
- Circuit Randoland pour les enfants à St Laurent sous Coiron
- Topo-guide "Monts de Berg et Massif du Coiron"
- Site d'escalade Courpatas
- Belvédère
- Eglise de Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron
- L'Échappée volcanique
- Dolmens et menhirs
- Sentier pédagogique de St Laurent sous Coiron
- L'Échappée volcanique
- Circuit "Découverte du village"
- Circuit "Sentier pédagogique"
- Aire de pique-nique à St Laurent sous Coiron
Coordinates
- Adress07170 Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron
- Contact04 75 94 89 28
- E-mailContact us by e-mail
- Web siteAccess to the site
- GPS coordinatesLatitude : 44.637821
Longitude : 4.481899
Interactive map
Activity
Equestrian activities with Eqi Harmonie
“In connection with the horses, on the way to oneself”.
Cultural Heritage
Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron : Village de caractère
It is the highest village in this area-from here you have a real birds eye view. At one time a fortified wall surrounded it, today just a few architectural elements remain including the ruins of its castle. Labeled “Village of character” since 2020.
Church of Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron
The construction of the church date the 17th century. No remains of that period are present today, but its existence is referred to as early as the 11th century.
Tour de Marnas
This tower is the only thing that remains of the castle.
Equipment
Site d’escalade Courpatas
You will find this rock climbing site near a village that is on the Coiron plateau which is a part of a volcanic massif, and it has an incredible view.
Picnic area at St Laurent sous Coiron
The picnic area (with 3 tables) is located on the platform at the top of the village near the orientation table.
Circuit Randoland pour les enfants à St Laurent sous Coiron
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.
Audio tour “Lisa, reporter-documentary filmmaker in Saint-Laurent”
Discover the charm of this medieval hilltop village that oozes character, by following this tour.
Duration: 1h30, Level: easy
Simply press the buttons, and listen to what the locals have to share with you !
Sentier pédagogique de St Laurent sous Coiron
Starting from the splendid panoramic viewpoint at St Laurent sous Coiron, this trail traces the history of life on the Coiron through educational panels placed along the way.
“Educational trail” Path
Walking tour n°10 included in the topo guide “Monts de Berg & Massif du Coiron”.
Loop of 10.5 km, medium level
Lenght: 3h35
Route possible with a mountain bike
“Discover the village” Path
Walking tour n°9 included in the topo guide “Monts de Berg & Massif du Coiron”.
Loop of 1.5 km, easy level
Lenght: 1/2h
Route possible with a mountain bike
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Lou nis d’aiglo
In the heart of the characterful village of Saint-Laurent-Sous-Coiron, stone house with 180° panoramic view of the Ardéchois plateau and the Cévennes.
The tranquility of the place and the shaded private courtyard will offer you delicious moments of relaxation.
Natural heritage
Panoramic viewpoint
Panoramic viewpoint on the Coirons massif and on the mountains of Ardèche.
Dolmens et menhirs
Discover these dolmens and standing stones when you walk around the village of Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron.
Restoration
Bistrot La Commune
Vaulted room with atypical charm and terrace with a panoramic view over the southern Ardèche.
Inventive cuisine, selection of natural wines and local products.
Services
Point info
As part of the Saint Laurent-sous-Coiron village of character label, an information point attached to the Berg and Coiron Tourist Office, allows you to find brochures of the territory.