This is the next instalment of a new monthly feature going through the 95 Departments of France in alphabetical order to check out things of interest. I hope you enjoy it
Location – Less than a million people live in the department.
Origin of name – named after the river
Historical Titbit – Annonay was where the Montgolfier brothers did their first hot air balloon flight
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Prefecture – Privas
Signature foods – Sweet Chestnuts
Places to visit in the Ardèche – Balazuc (one of the most beautiful villages in France), Gorges de l'Ardèche
Famous people from the Ardèche - Marc Seguin (early train pioneer)
Go to this Pinboard to see the Departments of France so far.
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