——— Saint-Félicien ——— 1 The porch (the vault) Starting from the porch, in the old texts, it is named cemetery gate; it continued with the wall of the cemetery which surrounded the church until the nineteenth century. 2 The church It has been founded by the Abbey of Saint Pierre in Romans. The village developed around the chapel of the priory which became parish church. The choir is a fine example of early Romanesque art - XI century. The south aisle was partially destroyed and rebuilt in the late Middle Ages. It is a more sober style with pointed arches . Push the door of the church to discover inside. 3 Siberian neighborhood Take on your right to discover this recent area where it is possible to see the old police station and the village hall. We can guess that its name came from an exposure to all the different winds. 4 The park Follow the path on the right which leads to the park. It was the park of the former house of Clavière, a middle-class family of the village . We can observe the beautiful metallic portals which are decorated with Maltese cross and symbols linked to its owners' history. 5 The calvary On the left, the calvary. From up there, there is a beautiful view upon the village where you can find benches waiting for you, and have a nice break in your walk. 6 House of Clavière At the end of the path is the House of Clavière, Mme De Dienne’s property (who first marry Mr De Clavière). This noble home will first be given by its owner to found an orphanage. It will be managed by the Saint Joseph’s Sisters before becoming the retirement home of the communi- ty. Today it is waiting for another destiny… 7 The convent On the right, go down towards the Convent, founded in 1730 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph’s community and later extended through the centuries. The present-day chapel dates from the nineteenth century. Facing the convent, there is the hospital of Saint-Félicien. The foundation act of the hospital is established in 1734 by the marquess of Bozas. The Sisters of St Joseph serves the poor. They have the status of housemaid. They were fed, had their laundry whiten and received an allow- ance from the hospital. The Sisters managed the hospital’s direction until 1976. 8 The convent park Further, the convent park. It is the domain of the farm of the Convent which used to assure a part of the community’s living. You can notice the cemetery of the Sisters, a haven of peace in the middle of greenery. 9 5 8 6 7 1 2 4 3 11 10 9 Le Pigeonnier - Charles Forot House It is a more recent district (beginning of the twentieth century) which was given the name of the local poet Charles Forot who became famous with the Editions of the Pigeonnier. 10 L’Ardéchoise See you in the third week of June for Europe's biggest cycling event with a record participation of 16,700 participants. Initially a simple tour of the village, the Ardéchoise offers 1 to 4 days courses around the Ardèche and even extends to the neighboring departments (Drôme, Loire, Haute Loire, Lozère and Gard). 11 L’arboretum Truthful haven of freshness, the arboretum, along the Daronne, will give you the opportunity to mingle learning knowledge about nature with some leisure time. This is the perfect place for a picnic. The campsite is nearby, you can take a dip in the pool open to all. For any further information, see with the tourist office What to do around Saint Félicien Arlebosc Les archives cachées d'Arlebosc (the hidden archives of Arlebosc) will invite you discover the village of Arlebosc from the river to its top. Follow the clues and find the mailboxes dispatched upon three routes, by foot and car, or by bike for the most courageous among you. Selling of the departure kit at the tourist office and at the Arlebosc town hall. Boucieu-le-Roi Village labeled Village de Caractère, discover one of the jewels of the Doux Valley. Tour plan available at the tourist office. From the station, the Vélorail des Gorges du Doux will make you live an exceptional nature expe- rience on the railway line connecting Tournon / Saint-Jean-de-Muzols and Lamastre. Bozas The Rando Croquis is the art to mix landscape and drawing. One step after an other, this route will present you different workshops to learn drawing the landcapes you will see. Pencil in hand, go to the discovery of the route and bring back a unique souvenir of it ! Colombier le Vieux There are unsuspected places. Saint Sorny is one of them. In the heart of the Gorges de la Daronne, dare the descent into this southern universe, rocked by the gentle flow of water. Who knows, you may see a beaver. Will you dare to cross the suspended bridge ? Do not forget to enter the small chapel of the hamlet. To guide you in your exploration, get your kit discovery, on sale at the tourist office. A departure is also possible on the side of Deyras (Saint-Victor). Pailharès Discover the history of the hilltop village of Pailharès thanks to the visit booklet available at the tourist office. Come visit the miniature village of Col du Buisson. Everything is miniature. This village, typically Ardèche, reconstituted by the passion of a Pailharous, will take you to a world where the scale is different from ours. Saint Victor Climb to the orientation table above the village by way of the cross. This walk will take you to one of the most beautiful view in the area, where the chain of the Alps is unveiled before you. If you are lucky, you may even see Mont Blanc. To do also: walk around the lake of the Jointine. For the trail in the Gorges of the Daronne, a start is also possible to Deyras, in the municipality of Saint Victor. Vaudevant Discover these narrow streets. Particularity of the commune, the name plates of street are carved in the wood by a craftsman of the village. Have fun discovering them throughout the village. Ardèche Hermitage Tourisme Bureau de Saint Félicien Place de l'hôtel de ville 07410 Saint-Félicien 04 75 06 06 12 [email protected] www.ardeche-hermitage.com Cette marque prouve la conformité à la norme NF X50-730 et aux régles de certification NE237. Elle garantit que les activités d’accueil, d’information, de promotion/communication, l’évaluation et l’améliorationde la qualité de service sont controlées régulièrement par ARNOR Certification -11, rue Francis de Pressensé -93571 LA PLAINE SAINT DENIS Cedex – France – www.marque-nf.com .