Maison Albert Londres examines its namesake’s career through his relationships with the press. Successive newspaper collaborations reveal how he developed a distinctive way of reporting the world. The exhibition considers the balance between urgency in the field and responsibility in writing. It also explores his standing among fellow journalists and the lasting place of his name in journalism.
Region: auvergne-rhone-alpes
Rochegude Heritage Treasure Hunt
Children aged six to twelve follow a treasure hunt through the historic centre of Rochegude. In the game’s story, a servant of the Roman emperor Domitian has lost something he particularly enjoys, and clues in the streets lead towards the missing item. A downloadable game booklet accompanies this free family activity, which is presented in French.
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.
Le Puy-en-Velay: Upper Town and Cathedral
A guide leads this exploration of Le Puy-en-Velay in partnership with the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire. The route moves from the Renaissance lower town into the medieval upper town. It ends with a visit to Notre-Dame cathedral, recognised by UNESCO as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela. Advance registration is required for the tour.
Jeu de piste de Saint-Restitut
A quarryman has lost an object essential to extracting Tricastin’s white stone in this Saint-Restitut treasure hunt. Children follow clues through the village centre to help recover it, exploring the streets through the quarrying story. The French-language game is free for children aged six to twelve, with a game sheet available to download.
A Thousand Years at Suze-la-Rousse Castle
The guided visit follows the history of Suze-la-Rousse castle through its medieval exterior, Renaissance courtyard and interior rooms. The route also takes in the jeu de paume court. Leisure and entertainment at the château are central to the account of how the building was used and how life there changed over time.
La Motte-Chalancon Weekly Market
La Motte-Chalancon’s Provençal market changes scale with the seasons, from a small winter gathering to a summer market with around seventy traders. The food stalls sell goat cheeses alongside fresh fruit and vegetables from the region. Clairette and other local wines are also among the products offered by the traders.
Puits de savoirs: Excavating Izernore
Puits de savoirs explores more than two centuries of archaeological discoveries at Izernore. Finds from the temple and wells reveal the settlement’s Gallo-Roman past. Recent Inrap excavations shed new light on its crafts, with exceptional objects displayed for the first time. Young visitors can follow Buxy the weasel through exhibition panels and a free activity booklet.
Valence’s Old Town After Dark
Christmas illuminations light the old centre of Valence during a guided walk through its history. Designed for families and groups of friends, the route takes place as darkness falls. Hot drinks and papillotes, the wrapped Christmas sweets, are served at the end of the tour. Booking ahead is required for this French-language tour.
Ma sorcière mal aimée at Château de Montélimar
Ma sorcière mal aimée introduces families to witches and druids in the medieval imagination in Montélimar. Participants make protective amulets inspired by medieval talismans. The guided activity is designed for children aged seven and over with their families, and the ticket also includes an independent visit to the castle.