Gontardz, the warrior said to have given Les Granges-Gontardes its name, has lost part of his armour. Children follow clues through the streets of the old centre to locate the missing piece. The heritage game is in French and free of charge, with a route intended for young participants aged six to twelve.
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La Chaise-Dieu Abbey: Casadéan Heritage Study Day
The Réseau européen des sites casadéens marks its anniversary with a study day on La Chaise-Dieu Abbey. Researchers from CERCOR introduce their fields of study and discuss possibilities for collaboration. The programme includes history, architecture, books and a route towards Burgos. The lectures are free to attend; an optional shared lunch requires a separate reservation.
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.
La Garde-Adhémar Heritage Treasure Hunt
Marjolaine the shepherdess wakes at the foot of La Garde-Adhémar and realises that something is missing. The search takes children through the village streets, following clues to find what has disappeared. Designed for ages six to twelve, the treasure hunt introduces the heritage of the historic centre through a fictional investigation. The game is in French.
Cluny and the Monastic Heritage of Dauphiné
Professor Michel Dupupet examines how the Cluniac order took root in Dauphiné. The lecture considers a network of abbeys, priories and churches that shaped medieval spiritual and cultural life. Its wider history includes a role in the growth of Romanesque art. The Manthes association presents the talk within the Cluniac sites’ bid for UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
Festival Altistoria
Altistoria brings regional history into lectures, round tables, exhibitions and a literary fair. Subjects range from Saint-Chaffre abbey and the unfinished Transcévenole railway to refugees and Resistance figures in Haute-Loire. A session examines three centuries of lace-making in Velay. Archive readings, author encounters and an evening of old tales complete the 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.
The Romanesque Churches of Moulins Communauté
The Romanesque churches of Moulins Communauté are brought together in a travelling exhibition visiting Yzeure. Devised by the heritage department of the Pays d’art et d’histoire, the presentation concerns the religious architecture of that territory. Entry to this stop on the exhibition’s tour is free.
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.
Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux Heritage Treasure Trail
This heritage trail invites children to explore Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux through clues. Augustin, a knight serving the local lord, needs help to find an object for his master’s private collection. Players must search the streets of the town centre to complete his fictional quest. Aimed at ages six to twelve, the free game combines a playful adventure with observation of the town’s heritage.