Administrations and services Ardèche

The Aluna Festival offers 3 unforgettable musical evenings every year in June. Located in an exceptional setting at the gateway to the Ardèche gorges, you can enjoy concerts by your favorite artists. The festival offers a varied program featuring artists from the national and international scene. Numerous logistical resources and trained teams are in place to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. Access to services is by online registration only. The adjoining campsite is accessible.

Only 1 700 metres from Privas bird's flight, the village of Coux, perched on a promontory, is an interesting type of semi-fortified village. Commander of the passage of the Ouvèze, between the Rhone Valley and Privas, he has long drawn an undeniable military importance from his position. The wars of Religion particularly marked the territory of the commune which, at the time, shared between its hamlets of La Jaubernie, Villeneuve-de-Coux, Lubilhac, Chassagne.

Coux's etymological origin comes from the Latin cos-coast, rocks or «stony places». The 1 202 hectares of the communal territory include large mountain areas, culminating 827 metres in the Church's greenhouse. The rugged slopes - Serres's greenhouses and the Church in the north - support beautiful chestnut trees while the southern sector, with the Serre des Gras offers a lande of supra-Mediterranean species - boxes, ifs and ajoncs. At the bottom of the slopes, along the Ouvèze and Mézayon, sandstone limestone adrets with names of "hot coast" or "hot coast" receive vineyards, lande and chestnut trees. As for the foothills of the Ouvèze valley, with their «faysses», they bear some crops and vegetable gardens. In 1629, Coux was an important community of 80 to 100 houses built on the limestone outcrop dominating the Ouvèze. It came with arched passages, easy to block, leading to narrow and winding streets, still presenting today a wide range of built heritage - fountains, washing… The demography of Coux has grown very dramatically since 1960, from 832 inhabitants to 1 623 today. This development is linked, of course to the proximity of Privas, which in some respects Coux is the residential suburb and natural outlet. However, this village of character has maintained and preserved its medieval and natural framework with a constant effort for the flowering of houses. A great deal of charm lies in the various hamlets of the municipality, and it is from this observation that Coux aims to obtain the name of one of the most beautiful villages in France.

To see: Foulaquier in deadlock, we must take the time to stroll through the streets of Coux. The Grand-Street which leaves south of the Church Square is little more than a ruelle. Here, there is a daté dated - 1600 - a porch that leaves the passage only to people who bend very, very low, which speaks volumes about the gradual filling of the street over the centuries. On both sides, covered passages and alleys - Don-José Street, Pasadou, Nap, Pas du Sinks - add to the charm of the whole. The bridge over the Ouvèze under the departmental road leading to the village has been listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory since 1932. It is distinguished by the beauty of its ark and its situation. Built most certainly in Roman times and made up of three arches, it was modified in Napoleonic times, to keep only one. At each of its ends, the plongeantes facades of the houses highlight its parapet, which was restored in 1997.

The church of Romanesque architecture takes its place in the village very well, especially thanks to its steeple, which, with its four openings, is remarkably part of the profile of the village. This Dite church was built in the th and th centuries. At that time, it was part of the hamlet of Lubilhac. In the hamlets there are remnants of fortifications dating from the th century. Travellers who went to Privas by the Ouvèze Valley had to pass through Salt. A vaulted passage that still exists, allowed to reach the trails of Jaubernie and Lubilhac.

The cave caves of the Jaubernie, the high place of retreat of the populations during religious wars, are recorded in the Historical Monuments Inventory. The site is worth a glance, but their access is strictly forbidden. These four caves are 20 to 25 metres deep. Defensive walls which include machicolated the swamp to the right of the cliffs. The architecture of these walls was égaillée by Renaissance-style windows that reinforce the wild appearance of the approaches. Of natural origin in a very tender sandstone, they were underwater at the time of prehistory, proof of the fossils and shells found above in limestone. In the Middle Ages, they served as a place of refuge and protection during multiple invasions. They were therefore fortified in the th century. They were also a place of great position for the Protestants during the capture of Privas by Richelieu and Louis XVIII. We can take a look at the caves, but they are private. In the hamlet of La Baume, where the oldest of the caves exists, the visitor can admire a facade with an entrance door surmounted by a hug arch and a Renaissance-style crest.

On the edge of the RD 532 which joins Tournon and Saint-Félicien, the Maison de Pays de l'Ay-au-Doux is more than just a place of sale, an animation antenna of great interest to the visitor of the day and to the inhabitants of the cru. In a building without a stamp, however, it has many treasures and first of all the products of farmers in the region gathered by a charter of quality and transparency: goat and cow cheese, country and saint-joseph wines, poultry, cold meats, honey, jams, syrups, juices, butter… They complement some of the artisanal products: wooden souvenirs, wool, baskets, dried flowers, squash. Next to this - already - rich mission, the Country House serves as a relay to tourist offices and provides information about the country's life that goes far beyond tourism information. In a large 70 square metre room you can discover video documentaries on the country's life.

The Pavillon du Tourisme de Serrières is a tourist office located in the heart of the typical Rhône Valley village of Serrières. Open only during the summer months, it offers visitors advice on what to do in the Annonay and Rhône Valley region. The lodge has a parking lot and sells fishing cards. Staff speak French and English, making it easy to communicate with foreign tourists.

The small village of Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne houses one of the smallest colleges in France, which strengthens its traditional position as a crossroads of this part of the Ardéchoise Mountain. The fairs were once famous. Like many villages, Saint-Cirgues originates from a castle in ruins, the castle of Des, visible from the The road. Then, as the saying says, «a city is a castle that prospered», the village developed along the river. It must be said that Saint-Cirgues was then located in the extension of the main road at the time: that which comes from Montpezat by the Pal coast. This lost importance during the creation of the road from Mayres in the th century, Saint-Cirgues nearly recovered it via the train: the Roux motor tunnel is the vestige of this project of a Aubenas rail link - Le Puy via Saint-Cirgues. The church of Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne built around 1050 is a beautiful Romanesque church that you can visit. In particular, it has one of the most magnificent peigne towers of the religious architecture of the ardéchois plateau.

Who said there were no trains in Ardèche? In line with the famous Mastrou, an association revived the Railcar-Lignon tourist Line, resulting from the Réseau railway network which formerly linked the Rhone to the Loire, crossing the Velllave plateau. Closed in 1968, 2 sections were spared, including the Voies line in Saint Center. This tourist line is now at the rhythm of the trains of yesteryear through a superb landscape - the Lignon Gorges - until the altitude 1 040 meters in Saint-Center. A journey to be done in a time when you forget to take its time, breathe clean air and admire the know-how of the old.

The Maison du Curiste is a place of exchanges and meetings. It provides information on diabetes and metabolic disorders. The physical activities it proposes are reserved for curistes and hospitalized patients.

At the foot of the Cévennes Ardéchoise, a few kilometres from Vals-les-Bains, Lalevade stretches between its Mediterranean pine forests and the Ardèche River, which runs over three kilometres. Situated in the heart of a picturesque and sunny region, it is the ideal starting point for many walks.

The village restaurant and weekly markets on Tuesday and Friday morning allow visitors to appreciate the delicious local products of Lignon and Salyndre valleys: trout, mushrooms - ceps, chanterelles, morels in season -, wild fruits - blueberries, raspberries, wood strawberries -, chestnuts, goat cheeses - picodons -, charcuterie - godiveaux, stomachs, hams -, foie gras, honey, duck - wild boar, deer. At the foot of the old volcano «La coupe de Jaujac», you will find a source of mineral water called Peschier which used to be used, you can always enjoy its clear and sparkling water. Sale of organic products on the Champ-de-Mars square every day in July-August.

Vernoux-en-Vivarais is a charming town in the heart of the Ardèche. For tourist information, visitors can go to the "Privas Centre Ardèche" Tourist Office - Vernoux-en-Vivarais Information Office. The tourist office offers information on the region's activities and sights, as well as advice on how to organize your stay. Staff members also speak English, which is convenient for foreign tourists. In addition to providing tourist information, the tourist office implements sanitary measures to ensure the safety of visitors, including requiring compliance with barrier gestures.

Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut is a charming village situated at the foot of the feudal château de Montagut, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding valleys. History buffs can take a hiking trail to this "eagle's nest" and learn more about its past. The town also offers numerous tourist activities and cultural events throughout the year. These include the "Floréales de l'Ascension", featuring exhibitions, a flower market, concerts and other entertainment. The "Fête de la châtaigne et du Clinton" is another local tradition not to be missed, with a folk group celebrating chestnuts and the grape harvest. Sports and leisure enthusiasts will also find plenty to do in Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut, with a beach on the Glueyre for swimming in summer, as well as numerous marked hiking and mountain-biking trails. Fishing enthusiasts can take advantage of the region's many trout rivers, while canoeing enthusiasts can contact Club Eyrieux Canoë Kayak for courses on the Eyrieux. Finally, the town boasts sports facilities such as a gymnasium, tennis courts, volleyball courts and pétanque courts.

Désaignes's origin is "Disania", meaning Diane, Roman goddess of hunting. Moreover, a Roman temple bore the name of the goddess. And according to'd'Anglas, who made a thorough study on the subject, this temple would have been dedicated to the Roman Hercules which was distinguished by its strength. Another story of mythology, a hamlet of the name of Hermet might recall a place of worship at the Greek Hermès, God of commerce… What would join the fact that, since prehistoric times, man has passed to Désaignes on a road of merchants and mule. In addition to a Romanesque church, Désaignes also houses some medieval remains: the man's door - th century - and the feudal castle that survived the temple of his neighbour Diane. The rectangular wall wall is almost intact and one can still see fenêtres windows, a tower with a spiral staircase… The organ of the Protestant temple, magnificent and strange building with a dedication to Louis XVIII, weighs three to four tons and represents a volume of about 40 square meters. Its history is linked to that of the temple that took fire in 1962 and was rebuilt in 1965. Many Genevois Genevois and French organists came to Désaignes to make this organ famous for concerts. It should be noted that Désaignes has been engaged in the renovation of its heritage for 25 years and that the village should soon be rewarded by the award of the «Village of Character» label. A dynamic village that has conquered the heart of the Smart and deserves more than just a stop.

The office offers a wide range of activities and events to discover the region, as well as accommodation and restaurants. You can also find information on upcoming events in the region on their online calendar.

A museum featuring mixed collections with a common denominator the painter André Auclair - 1893-1976. It is therefore not surprising to discover in this beautiful mansion the 20 s a whole room devoted to high-level sport with the presentation of sporting objects of the time. But here we also come here to admire the approximately 300 works, which were presented alternately, bequeathed by a painter inspired by the artistic movements of a time when surrealism was born. But what dominates is the inflows influences? Art Deco across all disciplines - and the word is welcome to talk about sport! - by André Auclair: drawing, painting, engraving, ceramics, tapestry… We will discover a small museum of lime devoted to local history and on the last floor a sports museum that evokes through photos and material the great events of our century. In the autumn, a very eagerly awaited lounge presents works by contemporary artists.

It is located inside the town's Intermarché SUPER, at 4 Chemin de la Gare. The pharmacy offers a range of services including oncology support, breastfeeding support and therapeutic education. Customers can also scan their prescriptions online to save time. The pharmacy team is available to answer customers' questions and provide health advice.

Pharmacie Rochette offers a wide range of pharmaceutical products and services, including personalized advice, pharmaceutical interviews, drug recycling, smoking cessation, carte vitale updating, prescription booking, home delivery and flu vaccination. The pharmacy team is made up of competent, friendly professionals, including pharmacist Jean-Thomas Rochette, assistant pharmacist Ophélie Lavenent and several pharmacy assistants.

"Amazed by the Ardèche" is the new slogan of the Ardèche! The departmental tourist development agency carries out a very original and high quality promotional and publishing work, whether it be the production on the Internet site or the publication of elegant books (to download or in paper version) which highlight the wealth, the characters and the know-how of this charming country, its novelties, its good addresses and its good tips. No on-site reception for the public, but a telephone reception.

It's the magazine of the Conseil départemental de l'Ardèche. Since the beginning of 2023, the Department's Communications Department has been publishing a quarterly that can be consulted online and offered to constituents in hard copy. You'll find local news sections on education, agriculture, regional planning, tourism, the environment, health, culture and all subjects of interest to Ardéchois and their visitors. Also portraits of Ardéchois involved in local life in various fields.