Grospierres

Grospierres ( German as " Big Stones ") is a southern French village with 870 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) and an area of ​​2,730 hectares. The place is located in the south-eastern Massif Central, in the department of Ardèche ( Rhône- Alpes), at an altitude of 124 m above sea level. NN. The place is located in the fertile plain of the lower reaches of the river Chassezac, about four kilometers from the Ardèche.

Economy and Tourism

Gros Pierre is located in the wine-growing region Côtes du Vivarais, a wine cooperative and several wineries sell wine directly to the consumer.

Attractions

An attractions the place offers prehistoric dolmens and Neolithic caves and dwellings from the Bronze Age. Finds from the archaeological excavations as well as items from the former local everyday life and the arts and crafts shows a " Musée Archaeological et préhistorique " ( Museum of Archaeology and Prehistory ) in temporary exhibitions.

Among the secular buildings the remains of the old village Castelas be highlighted and a castle from the 19th century, among the religious structure of the Romanesque chapel of " Notre- Dame-des- Songes " and a church from the 19th century. Further, in the place a distillery for lavender water.