The medieval part of Saint-Vallier and its church are the subjects of this guided visit. Tours are arranged on request, so visitors need to contact the organiser to arrange a visit to the old town. Groups can be accommodated, with a stated maximum capacity of one hundred people. Pets are welcome on the tour.
Region: auvergne-rhone-alpes
Bal de la Conf’ in Chadrac
The Conf’ and ADEAR bring farmers and the wider public together for a seasonal gathering in Chadrac. A documentary and debate open discussion of agricultural life as part of AlimenTerre. A shared meal leads into the traditional ball. CLUME supplies percussive singing, while ELVEN brings songs and dances from Ireland and Scotland to the evening’s programme.
Zoom arrière: Chantelle’s Towers
Chantelle’s towers are the subject of Zoom arrière, an exhibition accompanied by a gathering with a medieval theme. An autumn meal and medieval dances make up the social programme. The display can also be visited separately from the meal and dancing, according to the opening arrangements of the café hosting the exhibition.
Visite commentée « Archéologie »
Emmanuelle Audry-Brunet leads a visit to Prochaine sortie : Archéologie !, an exhibition about discoveries beneath the A79 in Bourbonnais. Finds range from Neolithic pits to Gallo-Roman villas and medieval remains. As curator and head of the archaeological collections, she explains how the exhibition was prepared and shares anecdotes from that work.
Guided Visits at Mémorial de la Résistance en Vercors
A guide leads visitors through the first part of the Mémorial de la Résistance en Vercors. Weather permitting, an outdoor introduction connects the Resistance story with the distinctive mountain landscape. The tour also considers the building’s architecture before continuing inside. Visitors explore the final section independently with headphones and an audio guide.
L’art au service de l’Humanisme
L’art au service de l’Humanisme brings together paintings and sculptures by regional artists. Works from the Lions Clubs de France cultural collection appear alongside them. Organised by the Montélimar Mistral and Rives du Rhône clubs, the exhibition links local artistic expression with charitable action. Sales support the clubs’ projects, including the Camp René Cornillon youth exchange programme.
Rail and Trail: Servoz Heritage Quiz
Families explore Servoz with a nature and heritage quiz created by the tourist office. The route uses the mountain village as its setting, with questions about its history and traditions. A downloadable Au Fil du Rail booklet accompanies the activity, which is free to take part in and intended for children and adults together.
Picodon Farm Visit with Wine Pairing
Madame Terroir takes a small group into the mountains to meet a Picodon producer. The visit introduces the goat herd and the skills behind this regional cheese. A tasting pairs the cheeses with a selected local wine. Guests discover the farm and its production setting, though the cheesemaking room remains closed for food-safety reasons. Return minibus transport is included.
L’aqueduc du Lignon: History and Heritage
This heritage lecture follows the Lignon aqueduct from its intake at La Chapelette to the reservoirs of Solaure. Journalist Lionel Ciochetto recounts the eight years of construction needed for the water supply. The reinforced-cement conduit runs for 54 kilometres between Grazac and Saint-Étienne. Monistrol-sur-Loire contains almost 11 kilometres of it, connecting the town directly with this engineering history.