PATRIMOINE GÉOTOURISME Application of geosites assessment method & in geopark candidacy procedure RELIEF

Simon Martin1, Amandine Perret1, Pierre Renau2, Olivier Cartier-Moulin2, Géraldine Regolini-Bissig1 1 Bureau d'étude Relief, Ch. des Oisillons 9, CH-1860 Aigle | [email protected] 2 GME CalcEre, Montagny, FR-73340 Arith

Name of the geosite Commune Geosite Era Period Age Code Culture Science ro tection Ecology Tourism Education P interpretation Level of interest

Context Equipement and/or Inventory criteria Sedimentological Sites A41 Prades-- Carboniferous Bassin Prades, St-Cirgues de Prades, Jaujac, ... outcrop 1 Carboniferous 300 ma A42 Les Fourniols Largentière outcrop 1 Permian 250-290 ma The selection of the criteria and more speci cally the level of detail was a complex issues A43 Reptile prints in Triassic sandstone St-Julien-du-Serre outcrop; reptile prints 2 Triassic In 2014 the Natural Regional Parc of Monts A40 Le Bois du Four Vernoux-en-Vivarais outcrop 2 Triassic/ Jurassic A50 La Jaubernie Caves Coux outcrop; sandstone slab 2 Jurassic 190 ma because the inventory has to ful ll many dierent objectives (multiple stakeholders). A45 Submarine landslide St-Julien-du-Serre outcrop; slump 2 Jurassic d’Ardèche (NRPMA) is candidate to the European Geomorphological Sites A27 Naves Cirque viewpoint; contact zone 1/2 Jurassic EGN Park Ardèche Geopark Network (EGN). In this context an A17 example of granite erosion 1/2 Triassic A38 Granite Boulders of la Borne example of granite erosion 1 Carboniferous A9 Belvedere and formation of the Eyrieux Valley St-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux viewpoint; outcrop 1 Messinian 7-5 ma candidature management geological society inventory of geosites within the whole territory A37 Serre de Gruas St-Vincent-de-Durfort viewpoint; outcrop 2 Triassic A35 Baumicou Waterfall Vernon example of sandstone erosion 2 Triassic 2 A48 Aubépin Valley near Moudeyres 3 Neogene (2.280 km ) has been carried out. Petrographical Sites many speci c criteria sites have to be distributed interested in sharing A26 Metamorphism of the Valley Ribes, St-André-Lachamp, Beaumont outcrop 1 A36 - Pont de Chervil Quarry Chalencon, Beauvène outcrop 1 Carboniferous 300 ma are required for the in the whole area for information if the protection A49 Dents du Mézenc outcrop 3 Neogene 8.8 ma Hydrogeological Sites application; political reasons; of the sites is increased The inventory and assessment is based on the A4 Doris and Mofette Maar hydrothermal vent; maar Up. Pleistocene 47 ka A12 Hot water fountain St-Laurent-les-Bains hot spring Up. Pleistocene 17 ka Volcanic Sites method from Reynard et al. (2007) but it has A6 Boutières Cirque Borée polyphase volcano 3 Neogene 10-8 ma both scienti c and needs data for sites mostly interested in A13 Saint-Clément 3 Neogene 10 ma A21 Rocher de Brion , dyke 3 Neogene 10-7 ma tourism/management management; scienti c criteria and been deeply modi ed in order to t with the A18 Les 5 sucs Ste-Eulalie, le Béage, Cros-de-Géorand 3 Neogene A47 Phonolitic plug of Chabrières Borée phonolitic protrusion 3 Neogene 8.5 ma criteria; protection aims and the speci cities of the context: A1 Mont Mézenc Borée, , la Rochette, Chaudeyrolle phonolitic dome 3 Neogene 8 ma A2 Gerbier de Jonc and Loire Source Ste Eulalie, St-Martial phonolitic protrusion 3 Neogene 7 ma A14 Ring structure of Pradoux et Sara Borée ring dyke 3 Neogene 6.5 ma A15 Roches de Borée Borée phonolitic protrusion 3 Neogene 7-8 ma A25 Volcano du Don Marcols-les-Eaux 3 Neogene A30 Volcano de Chirouze maar; lava lake 3 Neogene 7 ma 1. The EGN requirements; A33 Suc de Montivernoux Lachamp-Raphaël phonolitic dome 3 Neogene A34 Rocher d' Ajoux dyke 3 Neogene A39 Volcanic Neck of Crau neck 3 Neogene 2. Absence of any existing inventory; A32 Roche de Gourdon Gourdon 3 Neogene Inventory Inventory A46 Basalte Quarry of St Julien Boutières St-Julien-Boutières neck; dyke 3 Neogene 3. Short time; A19 Chaudeyrolles Maar and Mont Signon Chaudeyrolles phonolitic dome; maar 3/4 Neogene section criteria A23 Le Chambon Montpezat-sous-Bauzon 4 Pleistocene Loire river A22 Monts Breysse , Presailles, le Monastier-sur-Gazeille 4 Mid. Pleistocene 375 ka 4. Presence of local specialists; A11 Saint Martial Lake St-Martial maar 4 Mid. Pleistocene 130 ka A5 Borée Maar and Echamps Plateau Borée, Saint Martial maar 4 Mid. Pleistocene 120 ka A3 Lachamp-Raphaël 4 Up. Pleistocene 80 ka Description 5. Coordination by a private company. A24 Phonolitic plug of Bauzon St-Cirgues-en-Montagne, Cros de Géorand,... 4 Up. Pleistocene 80 ka A name, description, localisation, area Aspiring Geopark of Monts d’Ardèche A44 Amarnier Meyras 4 Up. Pleistocene 80 ka localisation Rhône river A31 Gravenne de Montpezat Montpezat, strombolian volcano 4 Up. Pleistocene 80 ka Coupe d’ Volcano Aizac strombolian volcano A20 4 Up. Pleistocene 80 ka Antraigues Antraigues Map of NRPMA geosites (see table ) A10 Château de Pourcheyrolles Montpezat-sous-Bauzon 4 Up. Pleistocene 80-40 ka Scienti c main interests (geosciences elds), datation, description, A28 Pont-de-Labeaume 4 Up. Pleistocene 80-47 ka B A7 Jaujac, 4 Up. Pleistocene 40 ka interest geol. features, scienti c interest (publications) Pont du Diable A8 Thueyts 4 Up. Pleistocene 47 ka Gravenne de Thueyts strombolian volcano; quarry A29 Volcano du Souilhol Meyras strombolian volcano 4 Up. Pleistocene 47 ka A16 Vestide du Pal Montpezat, maar 4 Up. Pleistocene 49 ka C Interests for readibility of the phenomenon, representativeness, existing Results Inventory (summary) and assessment of the RNPMA geosites (above) and education use, link with scool programs cultural sites related to geology (below) Inventory and assessment process D Interests for access, existing use (all kind), interpretive facilities (theme, Code Name of the site Commune Description Interest Tourist site Equipment tourism target audience,...), aesthetic, tourism services Religious Heritage SNG 1 Church of St-Julien-du-Serre St-Julien-du-Serre Roman Church built of standstones Architectural Site Classical method Process in the RNPMA Stakeholder SNG 2 Church of Saint-Clément St-Clément Materials E management protection status, damages, threats, property Church «Notre Dame de La SNG 3 Montpezat-sous-Bauzon Church designated «Monument Historique», Architectural for geosites inventory Pervenchère» made of granite SNG 4 Church of Meyras Meyras Materials (Reynard and al. 2014) SNG 5 Church of Niègles Pont-de-Labeaume Roman Church in the hamlet of Niégles Architectural SNG 6 Church of Thines Malarce sur la Thines Roman Church with outstanding polychromatic facade Architectural Creation of a (trachyte, red and black scoria, granite) SNG 7 Church of Borée Borée Church with atypical facade, made of yellow tufa, granite, trachyte Architectural local framework and red scoria SNG 8 Fival Temple St-Etienne de Serre Temple built between 1837 and 1841 to serve as place of worship Cultural (information needed) for the protestant parish of St-Etienne-de-Serres SNG 36 Fay-sur- Crosses Fay sur Lignon Dyke topped with 3 crosses near the Church Cultural Historical Heritage Assessment criteria Field and SNG 9 Rochebonne Castle St-Martin-de-Valamas Castle with nice view of orthogneiss outcrops and Landscape bibliographic work SNG 10 Ventadour Castle Meyras Castle in front of the site of Pont de Labeaume Historical Field and SNG 11 Crau Castle Genestelle Castle built on the Crau volcano Historical Assessment is based on the criteria and data from the inventory. It is extremely simpli ed Built and vernacular Heritage Schists terraces of Drobie - bibliographic work SNG 12 Vallée de la Drobie Artistic (some assessment are only yes or no criteria) but full ll the requirements of the EGN. Lauzes trail elements of the rural heritage: terrasses, bridges, mills, ...

SNG 13 Lime Kiln of Chambon de Gratte Lime kiln alongside the trail from Pas à Bres to Gratte, the kiln used The assessment has been carried out during an only meeting by the experts of the Selection of potential Faugères the dolomitic levels of the Middle Triassic Materials geosites SNG 14 Quarry of Fromenterol St-Julien du Serre Millstones extraction site Archaeological Ardèche geological society and a representative of the Park management. Expert-based Selection of potential SNG 15 Wine making vats carved Outstanding archaeological heritage, wine making vats out of rock carved into sandstone Archaeological assessment guarantees sound data and a quick process, but has to be clearly framed. geosites SNG 16 Mill at Laval d’Aurelle Laval d'Aurelle Small grinding mill with horizontal wheel Cultural Preliminary list SNG 17 Tchier de Borée Monumental contemporary art installation in «cromlech» style Borée made of phonolites, on each stone texts or pictures are inscribed Artistic Gastronomy and Wine Hertitage Criteria for EGN application Type Corresponding module in Lausanne method* Preliminary list = 87 potential geosites Cooperative wine cellar The wine cellar explores the nature of the soil in their wine SNG 18 Rosières Gastronomical Assessment Geosites La Cévenole promotion. On sandstones: wine terrasses of Balbiac Equipement and/or interpretation yes/no Promotion / education SNG 19 Chestnut Grove Museum Exhibition about the growing techniques and the civilisation of assessement Joyeuse chestnut trees Gastronomical Level of interest value 1-3 Central value / scienti c value Creation of a SNG 38 Maison du Fin Gras Chaudeyrolles Gastronomical Science value 1-3 Central value / scienti c value local framework Hydrological Heritage Final list SNG 20 Mineral water plant , Meyras Spring and mineral water plant of Reine des Basaltes and Pestrin Hydrogeological Education value 1-3 Promotion / education Intermittent fountain and (aim of the assessment) SNG 21 Vals-les-Bains Fountain located in the Parc de Vals, producing a geyser Hydrogeological Tourism value 1-3 Promotion / visit conditions springs of Vals Odyssée des eaux, thermal Managment SNG 22 St Laurent-les-Bains Eco-museum, geological approach to the history of the hot springs Hydrogeological Protection yes/no Protection / protection status, threats SNG 23 Exhibition about mineral water Marcols-les-eaux History of the springs of Morcols, discovery of the Janvier spring Hydrogeological Ecology yes/no Additional values strategy Natural site on the plateau of Montselgues presenting peat bogs SNG 35 Peat bog of Montselgues Montselgues and a particular fauna and fauna Hydrological Culture yes/no Additional values Geosites Sites to visit

assessement Ecole du vent Visits, animations and exhibitions about wind power, including a Geosites SNG 24 Saint-Clément section about the formation of the Mézenc Massif Cultural See the results and details on the table left above. * Reynard and al. 2014 SNG 25 Musée des Vans Les Vans Museum about archeology, geology and local handicraft Cultural uses SNG 26 Village with thatched cottages Moudeyres Tourist village with thatched cottages and museum Cultural

Bourlatier Farm Farm «Monument historique», phonolite roof, basalt prisme pillars. Final list = 56 geosites (A); 31 sites of interest (B + C) SNG 27 St-Andéol-de-Fourchades Example of traditional vernacular architecture Architectural SNG 28 Ecomuseum «des terrasses» St-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux Educational trail and visit to discover the heritage of dry stone Cultural Management Evaluation by SNG 29 Mandy Mill Pranles Mill built in1891, animations, visits and regional products Gastronomical Acknowledgements and references the users SNG 30 Raoul Mill St-Joseph-des-bancs Gastronomical Mining heritage The authors thank the management of the Regional Natural Park of Monts d’Ardèche, in particular N. Klee, and the Local specialists RNPMA Private company Trainees Ancient quarry of Ste Discovery trail of the ancient quarry, nice view on the principal Ardèche Geological Society, in particular M. Aymes and G. Naud. SNG 31 buildings from the road Ressources SNG 32 Ancient quarry of calamine Ancient quarry of calamine (Zn) Ressources Reynard, E., Fontana, G., Kozlik, L. & Scapozza, C. (2007). A method for assessing « scienti c » and « additional values » This process is based on expert assessment. Remains of mines at the SNG 33 Bois de Vouge Fons Remains of the iron mines of Aihlon Ressources of geomorphosites. Geographica Helvetica, 3, 148-158. Astronomical sites The role of the private company is to provide advices In 1821 a of 91 kg hit the ground at this place. Reynard, E. , Perret A., Buchmann M., Bussard J., Grangier L., Martin S. (2014). A method for assessing the intrinsic SNG 34 Meteorite Juvinas Astronomical and to coordinate the inventory process. SNG 37 Planet Mars Mars Observatory with large telescope Astronomical value and management potentials of geomorphosites. In Abstract volume EGU, Vienna.