Inhabitants: 157 - Area: 18.9 km2 - Altitude: 767
At the heart of the Chauranne valley, St Pierre d'Argençon was made famous at the end of the 19th century by the mineral water source "La Font Vineuse". A contemporary sundial adorns a facade.
In Antiquity, the Cambonum road station, on the route from Bordeaux to Jerusalem, between Luc en Diois and La Bâtie Montsaléon is identified as being, either on the site of the Font Vineuse, or in the hamlet of Begüe.
Saint Pierre and Saint Martin, formerly 2 separate municipalities, today form the village of St Pierre d'Argençon, to which other hamlets are attached. Possessions of the family of Argençon and bought by the De Flotte family, the lands of St Pierre and St Martin were annexed towards the end of the 17th century.
The name Font Vineuse was given at the source because its taste was vaguely reminiscent of that of wine. This source was exploited by the Romans. Remains including an aqueduct and pottery were unearthed. In the Middle Ages, it was exploited by the monks of Lérins. Marketed at the end of the 19th century, the bottling plant employed up to 20 people.
Today, the traffic jam factory of Font Vineuse has become a charming bed and breakfast where the source is still flowing.
The village has two "castles": that of the De Vittalis family (14th century) and the stronghold of the De Flotte family (15th century).
Saint Pierre and Saint Martin, formerly 2 separate municipalities, today form the village of St Pierre d'Argençon, to which other hamlets are attached. Possessions of the family of Argençon and bought by the De Flotte family, the lands of St Pierre and St Martin were annexed towards the end of the 17th century.
The name Font Vineuse was given at the source because its taste was vaguely reminiscent of that of wine. This source was exploited by the Romans. Remains including an aqueduct and pottery were unearthed. In the Middle Ages, it was exploited by the monks of Lérins. Marketed at the end of the 19th century, the bottling plant employed up to 20 people.
Today, the traffic jam factory of Font Vineuse has become a charming bed and breakfast where the source is still flowing.
The village has two "castles": that of the De Vittalis family (14th century) and the stronghold of the De Flotte family (15th century).
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From 01/01 to 31/12, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9 AM and 11 AM.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.
