At 1,5 km from Le Mas g'Ardéchois, our little town, our m.arket, our people
Village of Saint-Paul-le-Jeune:
Originally called "Travers de Banne", the village gained some autonomy in 1802 with the construction of its own church, Saint-Paul Church.
In 1832, the desire for independence grew, and Saint-Paul-le-Jeune officially became a separate commune from Banne • The village's location played a strategic role. Situated on a route connecting Aubenas and Alès, it thrived during the Industrial Revolution due to its coal reserves [Communauté de communes | Pays des Vans en Cévennes].
Train Station of Saint-Paul-le-Jeune:
The train station served Saint-Paul-le-Jeune until 1971 [Medarus.org].
Interestingly, one of the tunnels connected to the station led to the coal mines, highlighting the importance of coal for the village [Medarus.org].
Another tunnel, no longer in use for its original purpose, was even used for mushroom cultivation for a period [Medarus.org].
These tunnels are now a cycle path called "La voie douce /The Soft Way" which joins the Via Ardèche for hundreds of km.
Saint-Paul-le-Jeune also has a huge square shaded by plane trees and which hosts not only markets and flea markets, but also boules competitions from across the region.
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