Tour et ruines du château de La Roche
The ruins of the old castle and donjon or tower.
The ruins of the old castle and donjon or tower.
It was the one of the oldest and most important fiefdoms of the Barons of Aps. Located at the foot of the Coiron, the village was fortified by the 14th century. You can imagine the form of the village by tracing the remnants of the defensive wall.
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.
St Andéol de Berg is situated among green hillsides, which are very favorable to the breeding of goats and sheep. Most likely the fleeing refugees of Alba la Romain, after its destruction in 411, created this village.
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.
This church was constructed by the Benedictine monks of Conques. The Roman style entrance way dates the 12th century.
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.
Parish church dating from the end of the 13th century and rebuilt at the end of the 19th century.
Alba Helviorum: a journey back in time to Gallo-Roman times! Take a stroll around the remains, which transport you to the heart of an ancient town with its administrative centre, theatre and shops.
Experience something unique, authentic, and delicious at the heart of a beekeeping farm: explore the honey house, enjoy tastings, discover the beekeeper’s work through films and exhibitions, observe the bees in glass hives, and try your hand at beekeeping. All of this in a historic Ardèche farmhouse full of character.