Heritage and villages

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

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

Explore the village along the cala des, which will take you to the wash house, the spring, the church, the castle... When you arrive at the gîtes, you can't fail to notice the old railway bridge. This metal and stone structure spanning the Auzonnet river is a reminder of the valley's mining activity. It was on this railway line that coal was transported to the sea, on the Le Martinet-Beaucaire line.

You will love strolling through the medieval cobbled streets and thousand-year-old ruins of this town, classified as a Village of Character. Don't miss the main buildings: the perfectly preserved 11th-century temple, the Porte Sabran, the imposing Château Girard which houses the town hall and the Maison de la Figue, 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 Vézénobres Conservatory Orchard. 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 are a connoisseur or just want to learn more about this small Mediterranean fruit, you will enjoy this sensory experience for all the senses, from smell to taste.

Perched at an altitude of almost 300 metres, Lussan keeps one eye on Mont Ventoux and the other on Mont Bouquet. This beautiful Languedoc village overlooks a Provençal-style countryside dotted with scrubland. Olive trees, savory, oak trees and grasses create a breathtaking panorama.

Venture into the maze of narrow streets to admire the small squares and beautiful stone houses adorned with laurels, cypresses and umbrella pines. Then follow the ramparts and the walkway that surrounds the town.

We love to combine a visit to this charming village with a trip to 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 meticulously restored castle, 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, activity and exhibition rooms, and hosts performances.

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