サン・アルバン・デアイ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

This charming castle is composed of three towers. The oldest appears to be the keep, a rectangular tower accessed from the first floor. Only a few narrow openings illuminate the interior. Its floors were entirely wooden. It is believed to have been built around 1360 by Cardinal de Colombier, lord of the manor. The round tower to the southeast, with its horizontal arrow slits, dates from the 15th century. This tower contains dungeons. The third, more recent tower dates from the early 16th century. Buildings adjoining the keep form a Renaissance residential wing. Another building was added or repaired at an even later date, in the 17th or 18th century.

A massive, stone-built base supports the "Croix de Chirole," a symbol commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, crowning the summit plateau. The two wooden beams of this small sacred monument clearly show the effects of wind and weather. The large body of the crucified Christ, however, whose light color clearly stands out against the background of the dark beams, appears to have been relatively recently restored or perhaps even renewed.

What a pain in the ass!

old inn de Thorrenc

Due to land constraints, the Via Fluvia has no choice but to follow a gradient of approximately 18% on this section. Nicely landscaped, it nonetheless remains a pleasant little climb that lasts only a very short time.

Built in 1858 to supply Annonay with drinking water, the Ternay dam now offers a pleasant shaded place where walkers and runners meet.

The Via Fluvia is a cycle route of more than 80 km developed and secured through the Loire, Haute-Loire and Ardèche. Recognizable by the diversity of its landscapes, this route, which follows an old railway line, is accessible to as many people as possible (bicycles, pedestrians, scooters, etc.).

Super nice route by bike. Tarred throughout and therefore also great for racing cyclists! Coming from Annonay, you first drive briefly on the normal road and turn off it before it leads uphill again (and becomes multi-lane). Then comes this stretch that doesn't want to end and looks like a little paradise: the stream called below, trees, birds, shady passages, no traffic, gentle gradient, .... Can certainly also be driven uphill very well. Be sure to plan!