Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux

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Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux is a commune of the Ardèche département in France. It has a population of 812 inhabitants. The nearest towns are Privas and Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut.

[edit] History

The first records of a settlement can be dated back to the 12th century. Situated on the banks of the Eyrieux river (a tributary to the Rhône river), Les Ollières (as it is often shortened to by the local people) became a central location for the treatment and processing of silk in the early 1700s. The silk (and later different textiles) industry was to feature heavily in the surrounding area.

[edit] Les Ollières in the 21st century

The village has now become a tourist location, attracting many Dutch, German, Swiss and English tourists to its many camp sites during the summer months. Although some tourists have started to renovate old cottages and set up permanent or holiday homes in the area.

For the people of Les Ollières a daily bus service runs to Valence and Privas. The introduction of an occasional cinema also provides entertainment for people of the village and the neighbouring villages.