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Chestnut markets – Castagnades

2018-08-232017-10-18 by Theo

Chestnut market (castagnade) in the Ardèche

Chestnuts are an important agricultural product of the Ardèche. For centuries farmers have cultivated the chestnut trees, also known as ‘arbre à pain’ (bread tree). The fruits served as a basis for flour or were eaten in many different ways. Today chestnuts from the Ardèche are still a mark of quality. A special treat are … Read more Chestnut markets – Castagnades

The Caverne du Pont d’Arc

2018-08-232017-09-05 by Theo

The Caverne du Pont d’Arc beautifully and truthfully showcases 36000-year old cave paintings that have been reproduced up to the millimetre. The original cave “La Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc”, discovered in 1994, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with no access except for scientists. This has been done to preserve the integrity of the site and … Read more The Caverne du Pont d’Arc