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Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ardèche

Discover the charm of this town with its picturesque village perched on a mountainside, sitting at the cafe, visiting two Romanesque churches or during a stay in one of its accommodation ...

The town is bisected by the valley of Nant (meaning river valley or Celtic) and its altitude varies from 539 to 1286 m. It is the starting point for hikes, and activities and entertainment are held regularly.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Symphorien-de-Mahun
Postcode07290
Latitude45.1641940 (N 45° 9’ 51”)
Longitude4.5601900 (E 4° 33’ 37”)
AltitudeFrom 539m to 1286m
Surface area19.32 km²
Population123 inhabitants
Density6 inhabitants/km²
PrefecturePrivas (99 km, 1:35)
Insee code07299
IntercommunalityCC du Val d'Ay
DepartmentArdèche
TerritoryDrôme-Ardèche
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Satillieu7.4 km (12 min)
Saint-Julien-Vocance9.4 km (24 min)
Saint-Romain-d'Ay12 km (20 min)
Lalouvesc12.6 km (23 min)
Saint-Alban-d'Ay12.7 km (18 min)
Préaux16 km (25 min)
Quintenas16.8 km (25 min)
Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux17.2 km (31 min)
Ardoix18.2 km (26 min)
Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid18.3 km (32 min)
Saint-Jeure-d'Ay18.4 km (29 min)
Vaudevant18.9 km (29 min)
Roiffieux19.2 km (29 min)
Annonay20 km (29 min)

Things to see and do

North of the village, the castle housed a rock Mahun, medieval residence of the Pagans, lords Mahun. Hugues de Payens is the founder of the Order of the Templars. You will find on the site the castle ruins consist of two sections of walls and a view overlooking the village.

Church Veyrines (twelfth century) is the only remaining all of a priory monument. It is a mountain church, listed since 1939, very pure Romanesque style. Access to the tower by a picturesque staircase.

The village church dates for most of the 13th century but its origin dates back to the 12th century, both classified bells dating from 1649 and 1717.

Events and festivities

Dance at the village hall in July.

Petanque competition in July.

Hiking and Nature Heritage Village in July.

Naturalist hike in August.

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Not far from Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun are beautiful sites such as:

The Basilica of Lalouvesc.

The castle of Ay and Shrine of Our Lady of Ay (Black Madonna) in Saint-Romain-d'Ay.

The fortified church Quintenas.

Lake Saint-Meinettes Jeure-d'Ay, fishing is allowed.

The church of Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux and beautiful coffered ceiling.

The miniature village Pailharès.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Tour and wine-tasting at the Domaine des Bardes
Local flavoursFreeEclassan (15.6 km)
Segway trip
Entertainment30 € Tence (22 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Walk around Devesset Lake
HikeEasy1:30Devesset (17.2 km)
The Vineyards
HikeEasy1:30Désaignes (19.1 km)
Panoramic circuit
Village visitIntermediate4:00Désaignes (19.1 km)
From Désaignes to Nozières
HikeAthletic7:00Désaignes (19.1 km)
Small tour of the town of Vinzieux
HikeEasy2:30Vinzieux (21 km)

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