Saint-Alban-Auriolles

Saint-Alban-Auriolles is a village commune in southern Ardèche situated where the Ardèche, Beaume, and Chassezac rivers converge, within a limestone landscape. The terrain features thyme and juniper vegetation typical of the Mediterranean scrubland found throughout the region.

The area contains around 50 Neolithic dolmens scattered across the landscape, with the Calvaire dolmen registered as a protected monument in France. These prehistoric structures provide evidence of early human settlement in this region.

The village retains its stone architecture and the memory of sericulture, which shaped its economy for generations. Walking through the narrow lanes, you can sense the craftsmanship and local traditions that defined daily life here.

The commune offers 22 marked walking trails of varying difficulty, connecting different points of interest through a documented path network. These routes are detailed in a guide from the inter-municipal management, making it easy to explore the landscape and monuments at your own pace.

Le Mas Daudet, the ancestral home of the Daudet family, operates a working silkworm farm demonstrating traditional production methods. The living exhibits show how this old craft technique continues to be practiced today.

Location: canton of Joyeuse

Location: Ardèche

Location: arrondissement of Largentière

Inception: October 1, 1972

Elevation above the sea: 153 m

Shares border with: Chandolas, Grospierres, Joyeuse, Labeaume, Lablachère, Ruoms, Sampzon

Address: 07120 Saint-Alban-Auriolles, France

Website: http://saintalbanauriolles.com

GPS coordinates: 44.42611,4.29889

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25