From the national roadway 102, the village can be seen with its elegant bell tower, tiled rooftops and the beautiful silhouette of its convent. There are traces of Neolithic life, noting the ancient presence of man in Lavilledieu.
House is located in the narrow street of the village. The particularity of these houses is their terraces are covered with arcades, which testify to the sericulture and craft spinning history.
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.
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.
Discover the remains of the Bastide Royale, in the heart of Villeneuve de Berg The Bastide Royale was created in 1284 by a deed of betrothal between Philippe III le Hardi, King of France, and the Abbot of Mazan. This established royal justice over the whole of the Bas Vivarais and built a new town with its ramparts, its corner towers, its war gate or gate of honour adorned with the coat of arms of the town, its royal house, now the town hall (under the courtroom you can visit the prisons). Ancient sundials can be seen in the streets of the village.
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.
Oppidum de Jastres-Nord is a Gallic oppidum of the barred spur type, overlooking the River Ardèche. On the accessible side, it is defended by a monumental wall showing three stages of construction.
A 19th century church. Built in 1854, it is believed that the monstrance was given by Princess Eugénie. The church was one of the first to sanctify a chapel in honour of the Virgin Mary.
The church were once part of its fortification which have been referred to as early as 1137. The facade of the actual building has gone through a number of modifications but still has two remaining small towers surrounding it.
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.
