VILLENEUVE DE BERGVILLENEUVE DE BERG

Halfway between the Rhône valley and Aubenas, between the plate Coiron and Ibie Valley, the town is caracterized by this particular geographical location, south of Ardèche.

This former royal bastide of its history still possesses a remarkable architectural heritage.

In 1284, Philip III and the Cistercian monks of Mazan based Villeneuve de Berg.Thanks to the Royal protection and tax exemptions, royal officials, merchants and craftsmen come to Villeneuve.

In the Hundred Year War the walls where extended and raised to protect the city of gangs of looters.

The mayor of Villeneuve de Berg is Claude PRADAL. In Villeneuve, there are about 3600 inhabitants.

In Villeneuve, there are 2 bakeries,

2 butchery shops,

3 snack bars,

2 restaurants,

2 banks

and 3 squares.