Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier
Along the La Bourges River, the village of Saint Pierre-de-Colombier will offer you peaceful moments with its setting amidst mountains and agricultural terraces.
Formerly a key center of the silk spinning industry, seven factories stretched along the Bourges Valley, providing a financial complement to the already well-established agricultural activity in the village. The terraces, known as “faysses,” as is often the case in the Cévennes, evoke the agricultural activity of past centuries. Today, the Ardèche landscapes bear witness to a unique valley shaped by its agriculture and river.
What awaits you…
A remarkable tympanum!
No need to be a practitioner to believe in the beauty of the entrance of the church of Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier! This remarkable tympanum was sculpted by a resident of the village, along with a Stations of the Cross and the Christ figure near the altar. The church was built around 1860 by the priest of Doize, then destroyed before being rebuilt during the 19th century. The church has since adopted a Romanesque style that will delight architecture enthusiasts.
Cultures & Nature
Let yourself be charmed by the agricultural landscapes of Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier where crops and nature coexist to offer picturesque panoramas. Starting from the market square, head towards the hamlet of Pruneyrolles to observe its chestnut groves, cobbled paths, and typically Ardèche terraces.
Land of Arts
The village is home to 2 artists with a magical universe: “L’Atelier des Poissons Rouges,” creator of jewelry and ceramics, and “Atelier Muse Coquelicot,” which offers a range of mosaics and custom creations, including murals, mirrors, furniture, and personalized sculptures. It just goes to show how Saint Pierre de Colombier inspires! Explore the world of our artist and artisan partners here:
For history enthusiasts…
Multiple hamlets
Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier is much larger than one might think at first glance! The most curious can have fun exploring its 12 hamlets: Le Ranc, Le Pouget, Le Prat, Célas, Collanges, Pruneyrolles, Arzalier, Hauteyzac, Le Roux, Pisseloup… Each with its own charming Cévennes character… a discovery to be made!
An unmissable panorama
Upon your arrival in Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier, you will see in the distance on the heights a statue overlooking the town; it is none other than a Virgin protecting the village! It was erected in 1946 in the presence of the Bishop of Viviers, following a vow made by parishioners of the village to pay homage to the protection granted to Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier during the presence of the Germans in the Ardèche countryside.
