In Labastide-de-Virac, the Château des Roure dates back to the late Middle Ages, to the 14th to 15th centuries, and has been classified as a historic monument since 1978.
Culture
From the rampart walk of the Château des Roure, panoramic views extend across the Cévennes – from Mont Lozère to Mont Gerbier-de-Jonc – as well as over Bas-Vivarais.
At the Château des Roure, the complete life cycle of live silkworms, from egg to butterfly, is presented.
The Château des Roure offers a guided tour lasting approximately one hour in four languages.
In the hamlet of Les Crottes, a memorial commemorates the 15 residents who were shot on 3 March 1944.
Labastide-de-Virac has cobbled lanes known as calades.
Anyone planning to visit the Château des Roure and the Grotte Aven Forestière in Labastide-de-Virac may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Landscape
The municipality of Labastide-de-Virac lies on the right bank of the Ardèche and covers 2,400 hectares; a large part of it is covered by downy oak and holm oak forests.
Part of the natural rock arch Pont d’Arc lies within the municipality of Labastide-de-Virac.
Hiking
The signposted circular hike at Rocher de Saleyron begins in the village of Labastide-de-Virac.
The circular hike at Rocher de Saleyron offers panoramic views over the Gorges de l’Ardèche.
A signposted hiking trail leads from the hamlet of Mas du Serret to the river in the Gorges de l’Ardèche.
Visiting
From April onwards, the Grotte Aven Forestière can be visited without a guide or reservation.
