A tour of the Lieu de Mémoire in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon presents civilian, religious and armed forms of resistance. In the memorial room, testimonies from people who were involved in the rescue stand alongside testimonies from refugees and resistance fighters.
Those who choose Le Chambon-sur-Lignon as a travel destination and wish to rent a holiday apartment can include this as an independent part of their personal travel planning.
Culture and remembrance
The Parcours de la Mémoire combines a guided tour through the village with an exhibition at the railway station about refugees, the “Justes” and Protestantism. In 1990, Le Chambon-sur-Lignon and other villages on the plateau were jointly recognized as “Justes parmi les nations”. After Reformed worship had been banned, the inhabitants of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon maintained a secret service at Le Désert.
Today’s Temple du Chambon-sur-Lignon was built in the 1820s and replaced the first temple, which was destroyed in 1679 during the Wars of Religion. The inscription “Aimez-vous les uns les autres” appears on the temple’s gable.
The Espace d’art contemporain Les Roches comprises a gallery, a workshop and an art space. It hosts exhibitions, conferences, concerts and film screenings there.
Market and local character
The market in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon favors local producers, short supply chains and organic farming. Producers and processors offer meat, sausages, cheese and honey; there are also artisan bakers.
Nature and trails
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon lies on the Lignon and has a preserved natural heritage that is considered an area for hiking and fishing. The PR039 Le circuit du Plateau hike passes over the Plateau des Justes and offers views of the Sucs, Pic du Lizieux and Mont Mézenc.
The Boucle famille vers le golf starts at the golf parking lot in Romières, 43400 Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. The Balade les Caminous starts at the parking lot of the Piscine du Fraisse, 43400 Le Chambon-sur-Lignon.
More local pages: Solignac-sur-Loire, Saint-Austremoine, Les Estables, Saint-Ilpize, Saint-Romain-Lachalm, Vielprat, Beaulieu, Tailhac
