Walks and hikes, sites and activities to enjoy; strolls off the beaten path allow you to discover an unimagined heritage.
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Labyrinthes de Hauterives: an enigma in vegetation |
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 To get happily lost: this is what the four «Labyrinthes de Hauterives» offer, with an overall length of 7km. Created with perennial plants, these routes represent an opportunity, as playful as it is unique, to discover a small corner of paradise. Preceding in ascending order of difficulty, that is to say, first of all the wisteria labyrinth on bamboo arches. A short but very winding journey without a dead end, «an image of life and there is only one way to get to the end», as its designer likes to point out. A meditation which, when flowers are blooming, will be accompanied by delights for the eyes and senses. Then, things get complicated with the lavender labyrinth, a 1.5 km route with only one exit. When flowers are blooming, pay attention to the bees that will make sure you do not cheat by spanning the hedges (no stings to complain of yet!). And finally, the last two labyrinths of 3.5 km for the «cypress» and 2.9 km for the «arbour», with several exits for those threatened by claustrophobia. In addition, discover sandstone mosaics created by archaeologist and mosaic worker Alain Orcel, displayed in an ancient hayloft with splendid original wood beams.
Informations: Les labyrinthes de Hauterives (locate)
Saint Germain
F – 26390 Hauterives
Open from May 1st to August 31st and during september week-ends (11h-19h)
Tel + 33 (0) 475 68 96 27
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Discover the "Ideal Palace" |
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 Listed in 1969 by the minister of that time André Malraux against the opinion of most the Ministry for the Art’s officials, the “Ideal Palace” still represents the realisation of a dream. Rural postman, self-taught builder and a visionary sculptor, Ferdinand Cheval built the disconcerting Palace between 1879 and 1912 where all the styles from all the countries and from all the times meet. The admiration of Picasso or Breton for Ferdinand Cheval knew no bounds. A dream which begins one day of april 1879 when he was making his round: his foot hit a molasse stone worked by water and hardened by the strength of time. Contact and informations:Le Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval
26390 Hauterives T + 33 475 68 81 19F + 33 475 68 88 15www.facteurcheval.com
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Musée de Romans : finding the right fit |
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 Whether wearable or unwearable, musketeer boots, microscopic Chinese shoes or elegant French ones, the shoes exhibited in this ancient convent of the Visitation tread 4 million years of human history across 5 continents. A huge collection, so very playful and at the same time instructive, to tour alone or with a guide. Among the range presented, Paco Rabanne's creation is shown in black wax cloth with chrome metal tubing forming the heel and an elevated sole. A 1996 spring-summer model ! Contact and informations:Musée international de la chaussure
2 rue Ste Marie
F - 26100 ROMANS
T + 33 (0)4.75.05.51.81
F +33 (0)4.75.02.97.26www.ville-romans.com
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Aqueduc de St-Nazaire-en-Royans |
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 St-Nazaires-en-Royans aqueduct. A panoramic elevator takes you 32 m up to a walkway above the water, with a remarkable panorama of the Vercors and the Bourne valley. Walking around is made more pleasant by information panels and orientation tables with information on the region. Audio boxes are available to learn more about the Royans Vercors. A museum is also available and you will meet, some summer nights a ghost will tell you about the history of the aqueduct. Difficult to come down to earth !
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