Antraigues-sur-Volane, Mountain village in Ardèche, France
Built on volcanic basalt rock, Antraigues-sur-Volane stands at the meeting point of three valleys: Volane, Bise, and Maselande rivers.
The medieval village served as the ancestral home of the Antraigues family, with the castle's keep later transformed into the local church bell tower.
French singer Jean Ferrat established his residence in Antraigues-sur-Volane in 1964, making it his permanent home until his passing.
The village contains seventy stone sculptures made from lava rock, displayed throughout the narrow winding streets surrounding the church.
The Regional Natural Park of Monts d'Ardèche encompasses this former commune, which merged into Vallées-d'Antraigues-Asperjoc in 2019.
Location: canton of Antraigues-sur-Volane
Location: Ardèche
Location: arrondissement of Largentière
Location: Vallées-d'Antraigues-Asperjoc
Elevation above the sea: 685 m
Shares border with: Aizac, Asperjoc, Genestelle, Labastide-sur-Bésorgues, Laviolle, Mézilhac
Address: Antraigues-sur-Volane, 07530 Vallées-d'Antraigues-Asperjoc, France 07530 Vallées-d'Antraigues-Asperjoc
Website: http://antraigues.org
GPS coordinates: 44.71833,4.35778
Latest update: June 3, 2025 15:06
The Ardèche combines natural formations with centuries of human settlement. This southeastern French département stretches from the volcanic heights of the Cévennes to deeply carved limestone gorges along the river of the same name. The Pont d'Arc, a 197-foot (60-meter) natural stone arch, marks the entrance to the Gorges de l'Ardèche, while the Grotte Chauvet preserves cave paintings created 36,000 years ago. The landscape alternates between forested plateaus like the Bois de Païolive, where weathered limestone takes unusual shapes, and river valleys that have supported communities for centuries. Several villages including Balazuc, Vogüé, and Labeaume cling to cliffsides above the water, their narrow lanes leading past castle ruins and Romanesque churches. The Cascade du Ray-Pic drops 197 feet (60 meters) over a basalt wall, while Mont Gerbier de Jonc holds the source of the Loire River. Beneath the surface, extensive cave systems include the Grotte de la Madeleine and the Aven d'Orgnac with its underground chambers. The Château de Crussol stands on a rocky outcrop above the Rhône valley, while the Château d'Aubenas dominates the town below. Between these natural and historical sites, the Train du Vivarais and the Vélorail des Gorges du Doux connect visitors to the region in practical ways.
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