A place rich in inspiration
Our region offers many activities related to creativity and inspiration. The Canson paper mills originated in Vidalon, the site of the first hot air balloon flight.
The Canson paper mill museum in Vidalon
Come and discover the historical papermaking process in this place steeped in history. Birthplace of the brothers Etienne and Joseph de Montgolfier, prepare yourself for a journey through time.
Discover watercolor and drawing on site
If you have a desire for creativity, the cottages offer you the opportunity to discover watercolor painting in a pleasant and relaxed setting.
Alain invites you to learn or help you progress in this rich and subtle technique.
Price: €30 per person for a 3-hour session.
Information available by email.
The Ideal Palace of Postman Cheval
A half-hour drive away, visit this unusual site. The Palais Idéal is a monument built in Hauterives by postman Ferdinand Cheval, from 1879 to 1912. A masterpiece of naive architecture and art, it has been listed as a historical monument since 1969.
Parchment Museum in Annonay
Come and discover one of the last parchment workshops in France, a Living Heritage Company. Founded in 1926, this family business invites you to discover the crafts of leather and tanning. A beautiful shop showcases a wide selection of leather goods and hides.
Vanosc Bus Museum
In Vanosc, in the Cance valley, come and relive the exceptional journey of Joseph Besset who revolutionized the bus industry.
Guided tour, videos, scale models, and exhibition of a unique collection of vehicles from 1900 to the present day.
Sanctuary of Notre Dame d'Ay
In North Ardèche, the Marian sanctuary is located in the heart of nature, perched on a promontory overlooking the Ay river.
The fresh air and serenity of the surroundings promote relaxation. The chapel, the castle, the exhibition and reception rooms allow you to discover a very interesting heritage, offering inner renewal.
CHAUVET CAVE
The Chauvet Cave houses an exceptional and unique collection of artworks, remarkable for their age, scale, and diverse pictorial qualities. There is no equivalent anywhere else in the world. They are the work of Paleolithic hunter-gatherer societies. The state of preservation of the parietal representations is exceptional. This cave, its drawings, engravings, markings, and bones have survived the ages. They constitute a unique heritage that has come down to us intact from prehistory.
Located in the south of the Ardèche, this site is worth a day trip.
