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Ardèche

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Chauvet–Pont d'Arc: animal drawings
Chauvet–Pont d'Arc: animal drawings Drawings of four black horse heads, a small rhino, and an aurochs in the Chauvet–Pont d'Arc, Ardèche, France.

Ardèche is a department in southeastern France, part of the former Rhône-Alpes region, now merged into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is characterized by mountainous terrain, with the Massif Central extending into its western areas. The department is known for its valleys and contrasts with the Alps to the east. Historically, Ardèche was part of the ancient province of Vivarais, centered around the town of Viviers. The region experienced religious conflicts in the 16th century and has seen population growth since World War II, with contrasts between rural and urban areas. Agriculture includes sheep farming, and the department is part of a region with significant electricity production, including hydroelectric and nuclear power.12

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