Lamastre, Commune in Ardèche department, southeastern France.
Lamastre sits at 543 meters elevation in the Ardèche department, featuring traditional stone architecture and narrow winding streets that reflect centuries of regional building techniques and local craftsmanship.
Medieval origins trace back to strategic settlements around trade routes, with remnants of feudal castles like Peychelard and Retourtour bearing witness to its role during religious conflicts of the 16th century.
Annual festivals celebrate regional traditions through music, dance, and artisan markets, while the town served as filming location for François Truffaut's 'Les Deux Anglaises et le Continent' in 1971.
The town hall at 26 avenue Boissy-d'Anglas operates weekdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM, providing administrative services and tourist information for visitors.
The Mastrou steam train connects Lamastre to Tournon-sur-Rhône through the Doux canyon, offering passengers a journey through dramatic landscapes aboard this heritage railway line.
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