Church of Lussas

The first church in Lussas dedicated to Notre Dame was founded in 537, it is one of the 2nd churches that were constructed during the 12th century but destroyed during the 19th century. Therefore, the current church was built not long after that.

By |February 16th, 2026|Comments Off on Church of Lussas

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....

By |July 15th, 2026|Comments Off on Castanea – Discover the world of sweet chestnut

Maison de la Lavande Ardèche / Producer-Distiller & Museum

Located at the gateway to the Gorges de l'Ardèche, in an authentic, natural setting, the Maison de la Lavande offers 3 lavender-related activities: a guided tour of the museum on the little train, creative workshops and a treasure hunt.

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Dolmen at Mias

Neolithic dolmen of Mias. Ardèche is one of the departments with the most dolmens. This Breton name means "stone table", they are funerary monuments. They appear in 2500 years before J-C, end of the Neolithic and in the Bronze Age.

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