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The Memory Trail

Preserving and passing on the history of the Plateau during the Second World War is the aim of this guided tour of the village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon.

The Plateau Vivarais-Lignon has long been a place of welcome and refuge for many persecuted people.

The guided tour “Le Parcours de la Mémoire” is available all year round for groups, and on Tuesdays in summer for individuals.

After a historical presentation at the station with your guide, you’ll discover the exhibition “Accueil et Paroles de nos villages” (Welcome and Words from our villages). Through amusing and touching anecdotes, photos and testimonials, you’ll discover our atypical history and its milestones. Your guide will then take you on a stroll through the village to visit some of our most memorable places: Tante Soly, the presbytery, the old village, the school, the temple… A moment of sharing and exchange is offered at the end of the visit at the temple. It’s a visit from which you’ll grow.

Practice 

Information and reservations at the tourist office 04 71 59 71 56

5€ for a 2h30 visit.

4.5€ for groups.

2.5€ for school groups.

Free for children under 12. A small treasure hunt for children is available for sale at the tourist office in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (1€).

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