Heritage

Galléliaure, swimming pool on the River Cance in Annonay

Ever heard of the Galléliaure pool on the River Cance in the Ardèche? It was an open-air swimming pool, in the river and in the middle of nature, near Annonay… Back to the town’s aquatic past.
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Himalayan footbridge at Rochemaure in Ardèche

Suspended between the Ardèche and Drôme rivers, the Rochemaure footbridge offers a unique journey over the Rhône. Combining historical heritage and innovation, this emblematic structure invites pedestrians and cyclists to discover spectacular panoramas and the living history of a unique region.
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Grotte Chauvet 2, a unique dive into the Palaeolithic and the Pont d’Arc cave

On the heights of Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, in the heart of the 15-hectare Razal site, Grotte Chauvet 2 is a theatrical replica of the cave art of the Palaeolithic Pont d’Arc.
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Karst and flooding in the Cévennes: the slow dance that opened the Pont d’Arc Arch

At the threshold of the Ardèche gorges, a natural arch opens a passage in the cliff: this is the Pont d’Arc. Quite naturally, it’s simply breathtaking.
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The Marc Seguin footbridge over the Rhône river

The Marc-Seguin footbridge, linking Tournon-sur-Rhône in the Ardèche to Tain-l’Hermitage in the Drôme, embodies a major advance in 19th century engineering. Designed by engineer Marc Seguin, this suspension bridge remains an emblematic witness to French industrial history and a vital link between the two banks of the Rhône.
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History of trains in Ardèche: lines, stations and railway heritage

Beyond the political sea serpent and its possible return, a brief history of the train in the Ardèche since the 19th century between the Rhône Valley and the Massif-Central.
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La Pile du Bac à Traille in Champagne en Ardèche

Situated on the banks of the Rhône in Champagne, one particular building catches the eye: the Pile du Bac à Traille, once used to transport passengers from one bank of the river to the other.
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Art Centre and Château d’Aubenas in the Ardèche

After more than a decade of renovation work, the Château d’Aubenas in the southern Ardèche will open its doors on 5 July 2024 for its first summer season. Here’s a closer look at this key cultural and heritage site in the Ardèche.
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The Vidalon at Annonay-Rhône Agglo: from royal paper mills to business hub

Le Vidalon is the business hub for the Annonay-Rhône conurbation, combining coworking facilities, training rooms, a business incubator and a business hotel. Here’s a closer look at this unique facility in the heart of the northern Ardèche, on the banks of the Deûme river.
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