The Chemin des Artistes includes a guided visit in Charpey devoted to an exhibition and the history of Saint-Nicolas church. Commentary introduces the works on display alongside an account of the church itself. The visit is conducted in French and is free to attend, with advance registration required for participants.
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Au fil du Rhône: Montélimar and Its Heritage
Au fil du Rhône explores Montélimar’s heritage alongside that of surrounding communities in southern Drôme and Ardèche. Geological collections include rocks, minerals and fossils. Prehistoric and ancient archaeological objects appear with medieval material and coins. Models of the château de Montélimar and the Pont du Gard complement the displays, with commentary introducing the museum’s collections.
From St-Voy Church to the Temple
Jean-Claude Soubeyrand leads a guided exploration of religious history in Mazet-Saint-Voy. The story runs from the medieval church of St-Voy to the local Temple, tracing the subject from the Middle Ages to the present. Complimentary refreshments at the Temple conclude this visit in the Semaine gourmande programme.
Monistrol-d’Allier Hydroelectric Heritage Tour
This guided visit explores the hydroelectric station as part of the area’s industrial heritage. Its story connects the Monistrol–Saint-Étienne power line with water drawn from the Ance du Sud and the Allier. The tour introduces the plant’s renewable electricity production. The advertised visit is fully booked; entry is restricted to registered visitors aged eight and over.
Discovering Le Corbusier’s Heritage on Foot
The Club de randonnée Monistrolien leads a ten-kilometre walk from St Férréol D’Auroure towards Le Corbusier’s architectural heritage at Firminy. Commentary introduces the UNESCO-listed site. The free outing includes a car-sharing departure from Monistrol-sur-Loire, with advance registration through the Marches du Velay Rochebaron tourist office.
Le Corbusier Heritage Walk from Monistrol-sur-Loire
The Club de randonnée Monistrolien leads a ten-kilometre walk towards Le Corbusier’s architectural site in Firminy. Commentary along the outing introduces the UNESCO-listed site. Walkers share transport from Monistrol-sur-Loire to the route’s starting point at St Férréol D’Auroure, as part of the Mois de la Rando programme.
Visite d’usine Fontanille Scop
Mechanical bobbin looms are at the centre of Fontanille Scop’s factory visit in Espaly-Saint-Marcel. The company makes Puy-en-Velay lace and elastic ribbons, continuing a manufacturing practice carried on here for more than a century. Alongside lace production, the tour introduces the dyeing and silicone application processes used in its textile work.
Maison du Mouton by Lantern Light
Lanterns illuminate the rooms of the Maison du Mouton during this guided walk in Romans-sur-Isère. The tour combines tales with historical anecdotes as it leads through the interiors of a wealthy medieval residence. Commentary is in French, and advance booking is required. Admission is free for visitors under eighteen.
Bourbonnais Archaeology Exhibition Guided Tour
Prochaine Sortie : Archéologie ! presents finds uncovered during construction of the A79 motorway in the Bourbonnais. A guided visit follows the discoveries through Neolithic remains, Gallo-Roman sites and medieval traces. Objects recovered during preventive excavations reveal the everyday lives of people who occupied these landscapes.
Vieux-Lyon in One Hour
ONLYLYON guides lead a walk through the historic Saint-Jean quarter. Cobbled streets, inner courtyards and traboules reveal buildings shaped by Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The commentary recalls the great fairs that enriched Lyon and the Lyonnais and Italian families who left their mark on this protected district.