Culture Rhône-Alpes

Just behind the Jaude center, on the very pleasant Aragon Square, this media library offers a wide selection of documents of all kinds; press, readers, novels, music, computers, movies, a whole story for children. It also offers reading evenings and an excellent program of animation, media education. There is an exchange of seeds, some beautiful sustainable development initiatives. The subscription card allows you to consult all the media in the Metropole. The books are not always very intuitive, but the staff is available and welcoming.

Inaugurated in 1972, the BmL is the largest public library in France, covering more than 27,290^m2 and holding more than 1.8 million documents in its "silo". Children go downstairs to the garden floor, exhibitions are at the entrance, music on the first floor, while the old collections are kept on the fifth floor reserved for researchers. The Culture subscription card gives access to the municipal libraries and the exhibitions of the 6 municipal museums.

Association of ethnological research working on intangible oral heritage, in particular with regard to beliefs. Themes studied by this association founded in 1986: traditional and popular religious forms, beliefs and superstitions, traditional and popular therapeutic, arts, crafts and crafts. Several projects and achievements underway: permanent exhibitions «witchcraft - medicine in Auvergne», continuation and transcription of investigations into beliefs in rural faire

A house that goes back in time and offers 2 permanent exhibitions: the construction techniques of the Roman aqueducts that supplied Lyon with water, and the material used for weaving velvet in western Lyon from 1830 to 1930. With the children, follow the tracks of the local mascots - the IndianAraire - and discover the treasures of the past by solving the enigma (to be downloaded on the site). Panoramic view of the Yzeron valley, Lyon and the Alps.

Located on two floors of a building combining concrete and glass, this media library offers clear and clear spaces. More than 50,000 documents (books, magazines, BD, CD, DVD, partitions) are lent or can be consulted on site. For science and technology farus, a space is dedicated to it with almost 7,000 documents. But the media also offers other services: home loan, handy document boxes, lockers and Internet access to subscribers. We also love the dynamism of the team with animations, exhibitions and meetings organized throughout the year for children, young people and adults. And proof of this dynamism: on-site consultation of the electronic book. A warm and smiling welcome to grow and relax.

Tobacco, press, lottery, gifts, an ideal location just a few dozen metres from the abbey and its parking and near the avenue de la gare. This is a reason enough to explain that the Le Cortes drains a crowd of people, employees, high school students, or revenant from Clermont-Ferrand, tourists visiting Saint-Austremoine… not to mention the attendance of Saturday morning, the market day. But the real reasons for this success are undoubtedly the kindness and availability never of the owners… and for nearly fifteen years.

Gifts, tobacco, newspapers including a good choice of foreign newspapers.

Now the evening of the show the normal fare is applied systematically at the box box, except the Free Pass card. Book three shows to benefit from the subscription rate.

Its name is a tribute to the emblematic film by Chris Marker. Managed by Clermont Auvergne Métropole and the association " Sauve qui peut le court métrage", it houses an incredible collection of 120,000 short films that can be freely consulted, as well as thousands of books, magazines and educational resources on cinema. It is the only place in France to offer the entire collection of documentaries "Images de la culture" of the CNC. Access is free for all film lovers!

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.

A warm welcome by a passionate and exciting hostess, visibly love of Woodstock and his region. It doubles from a guide guide for the visit of the Provençal Museum of Folk Arts and Traditions, located in the same building as the union of Initiatives, a splendid th century house whose staircase is a marvel of its kind.

With the simple view of a map, we quickly understand why the man was very early in Woodstock. Ideally located on the axis rhone at a strategic location on the tracks of human migration from the Mediterranean basin to the north, the Woodstock site, and especially the cliffs dug by the river, will set the first populations in natural caves in 2 500 B.C. but it is the Romans, great conquerors and road builders, who will establish the first dwellings in the region, located in the region. Woodstock a place of interesting passage to defend. In the Middle Ages, a castle is built whose remains still dominate the city. A city that will develop in the Renaissance, leaving beautiful traces with homes whose rehabilitation today gives the heart of the city. In this coal-fortified zone in the Rhône region, agriculture is booming, from breeding to vine growing, which still continues today thanks to four wine-growers attached to their land. The first intersection occurred in the th century with industrialization and two achievements that will change the face of the village. First, the Tap Suspension Bridge, built by the Seguin brothers from 1847 to 1845. A bridge that has suffered over the centuries from the flood of the river, the mistral that blows in this parade as nowhere else in the Rhône Valley, and later by the bombings of the Second World War. A bridge famous by the upheavals he has crossed and the incredible landscape he reveals to passers-by. The other is the Chocolate chocolate factory built at the end of the th century. A unique factory created by the monks of Aiguebelle too much in their monastery to manufacture a renowned chocolate. A factory that will operate for almost a century - 1895-1977 - before it hosts a bold industrial project in the st century. To visit the Ruelles alleys, stroll along the Rhône River and stop on the holiday road, Volterra enjoys a beautiful stop reserved for the camper at the entrance to the city. Do not miss if you chose this holiday mode.

In a former hotel belonging to the municipality, the association Read Culture presents everything relating to the past of Lu-la-Croix-Haute. With a little imagination and appealing to the competent people, the house of Memory succeeds in presenting small, pleasant exhibitions on the rural architecture of Lu, the first inhabitants of the country, the coolers, the Chartreux de or the communal forest. It would be a shame to go to Read without spending 30 minutes at this small museum.

In the heart of the city, on the main square, the Maison des Huiles d'Olive et Olives de France offers a unique exhibition on this thousand-year-old tree, bearer of so many symbols: the olive tree. Take part in rare moments that should not be missed such as olive oil tastings or workshops (cooking, creative, conferences ...) that allow a better understanding of the rich and special world of the olive tree. Our senses are titillated throughout the year with a rich program. Do not hesitate to visit our website or to follow us on our social networks (Facebook and Instagram).

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.