Heritage & villages

How could we not begin by introducing you to our charming medieval village?

Built between the 10th and 12th centuries, the medieval village of Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle was then ruled by several lords, all of whom owned a tower… Hence its name: La Tournelle.
The lords’ castles and the surrounding dwellings encircle the church, forming a rampart around the town. At its foot, a suburb has developed towards the river: Le Barry.

Set off to explore the village along the cobbled streets that will lead you to the wash house, the spring, the church, the castle… As you arrive at the gîtes, you’ll inevitably notice the old railway bridge. This structure of metal and stone, spanning the Auzonnet, is a reminder of the valley’s mining history. It was along this railway line that coal was transported to the coast, on the Le Martinet-Beaucaire line.

You’ll love strolling through the medieval cobbled streets and thousand-year-old ruins of this town, designated a ‘Village de Caractère’. Don’t miss the main sights: the perfectly preserved 11th-century church, the Porte Sabran, the imposing Château Girard—which houses the town hall and the Maison de la Figue—and the clock tower… Then discover the secrets of Vézénobres: its androunes, its street of Romanesque houses, the calaberts…

Stop off at the Maison de la Figue and head down to the Verger Conservatoire. Located at the foot of the medieval town, it is home to over a thousand fig trees and around a hundred varieties of figs. Whether you’re a connoisseur or simply want to learn more about this little Mediterranean fruit, you’ll enjoy this sensory experience, full of aromas and flavours.

Perched at an altitude of almost 300 metres, Lussan looks out over Mont Ventoux on one side and Mont Bouquet on the other. This beautiful Languedoc village overlooks a countryside with Provençal touches of garrigue, where olive trees, savory, oaks and grasses shape the landscape.

Wander through the maze of narrow streets to admire the little squares and the beautiful stone houses adorned with laurel, cypress or umbrella pines. Then follow the ramparts and the parapet walk that encircle the town.

We love combining a visit to this charming village with a trip up Mont Bouquet for its 360° panorama of Mont Ventoux to the east and the Cévennes to the west.

Situated at the junction of the Cèze and Ardèche gorges and the Uzès region, Barjac stands out for its beautifully restored château, numerous stately homes and stone houses. Bignonia, laurel and wisteria lend this Tuscan-style heritage a wonderful charm that we love to wander through, particularly on Friday mornings, market day.

The castle, dating from the early 17th century, has been fully restored as a cultural centre. It houses the town hall as well as a cinema, the library, an activities and exhibition hall, and hosts performances.

Barjac is renowned for its Antiques and Flea Markets. Bringing together 450 exhibitors, they attract a specialist audience from all over Europe over the Easter weekend and on 15 August.