Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux (, literally ''Les Ollières on

Eyrieux The Eyrieux () is a tributary of the Rhône in the Ardèche department, France. The Eyrieux runs for . It begins in the Massif Central and joins the Rhône just downstream of Valence. The Eyrieux has at least three distinct landscapes. Above Le C ...

''; oc, Las Olièras) is a

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in the

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in southern

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. The nearest towns are

Privas Privas (; oc, Privàs , also ) is a city located in France, in the department of Ardèche. With its 8,465 inhabitants (2019), it is the least populated prefecture (capital of a department). It was the location of the 1629 Siege of Priva ...

and

Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut (; Vivaro-Alpine: ''Sant Sauvador de Montagut'') is a commune of the Ardèche department in southern France. The rivers Eyrieux, Glueyre and Auzène flow through the town. Sights Ruins of an early-medieval castle ...

History

The first records of a settlement can be dated back to the 12th century. Situated on the banks of the river

(a tributary to the

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), 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 18th century. The silk (and later different textiles) industry was to feature heavily in the surrounding area.

21st century

The village has now become a tourist location, attracting many

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and

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tourists to its many camp sites during the summer months. Some tourists have started to renovate old cottages and set up permanent or holiday homes in the area.

Population

Transportation

For the people of Les Ollières a daily bus service runs to Valence and Privas.

History

21st century

Population

Transportation

See also