Village of Mirabel
In the village of Mirabel, the Coiron plateau lies perched at an altitude of 500m and forms a balcony that dominates the Valley of Auzon, offering a magnificent panoramic view of southern Vivarais.
In the village of Mirabel, the Coiron plateau lies perched at an altitude of 500m and forms a balcony that dominates the Valley of Auzon, offering a magnificent panoramic view of southern Vivarais.
The church of Berzème appears as soon as 1170. It is a Romanesque church with a wooden bell from the 18th century.
Darbres is a picturesque village nestled alongside the cliffs of the Coiron plateau. There are traces of life dating to the Neolithic age and writings that document the existence of Darbres dating the 10th century.
This castle’s medieval and renaissance architecture is unique to the area. It is open to the public all year long except in February. During the summer there are guided tours and medieval activities. Documentation in English.
The church of St. Etienne located at the end of the village was constructed during the latter part of the 12th century and may have been built on an earlier structure which has been referred to in writings as of 950AD.
The church is one of the hundreds of places of worship of primitive Roman style built from the 11th century and has been modified several times, as often.
At the foot of the Coiron can be seen a basalt "neck" (mass of volcanic rock), which is surely one of the largest in Europe. In the village remains of its medieval age can be seen on its fortified gate.
The chapel, coil up on a neck, has been built during the XIXth century to fight against the phylloxera (vineyards illness). In the future: laying out of the interior of the chapel, extension for the crossroads and parking.
After seven years of renovation, Le Château became a Centre for Contemporary Art and Heritage in 2024. This prestigious site in the south of France invites you to discover its restored spaces through exhibitions, tours, workshops and events.
This tower is the only thing that remains of the castle.