Brion Rock

For those who discover the Brion Rock for the first time - there are still many of them, the site being out of the main touristic circuits - it is an epiphany. Beside its archeological as well as geological interests, the site enjoys an incredibly rich flora. The combination of all these treasures, that complete and answer each other, is captivating. The walls of the houses and ramparts are built out of columnar basalt, the flora born from the peculiar volcanism of the site and from human history found there a place to flourish, a recent archeological dig has led to a few revelations while retaining many mysteries... The walk winds pleasantly among geological, historical and natural features. The interpretive boards along the walk will tell you about housing evolution and the various modes of land use, from the Middle Ages to our time. The site also offers a stunning viewpoint on the Eyrieux Valley to the North, on the Rochebonne Castle just in front of you, and last but not least on the Mézenc-Gerbier range. Visit it rather late in the afternoon, when the sun goes down on the Mézenc and sets the Sucs ablaze. The sight is unforgettable.