Castanea – Discover the world of sweet chestnut

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 located in a beautiful former convent in the medieval town of Joyeuse. The museum shop offers you a wide range of local delicacies, postcards, books....

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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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Maison de la Lavande Ardèche / Producer-Distiller & Museum

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.

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Rochemaure castle

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.

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