The "coteaux du tricastin"wines tourist route

Tricastin is placed under a lot of influence, on different degrees according to the practised soils and assemblies', in the wines.

Chamaret   beautiful medieval village dominated by a fortress with two keeps which are visible from a far. Chamaret has a tower you can visit, offering you a remarquable panorama view of the Tricastin area. Two doors in the old wall are still visible (the Fountain door and the Northdoor , Caladun street).  A stroll in the country will permit you to discover some shepherds’ shelters, lime ovens, a gallic oppidum and old stone quarries.

Montjoyer  Possession of the monastery in the 12th century, then of the counts of Provence in the 13th century, Montjoyer was exchanged in 1759 by Louis XV against some land contiguous to the park at Versaille. It has kept its circular shape of the ancient fortified village. You will discover the vestiges of walls, a vaulted street with its Gothic door. The Cistersian abbey of Aiguebelle dates back from the 12th century and was later modified . To the north of the village, you will appreciate the vast botanical plateau with its characteristic, pitted with holes “Montjoyer Stone”.

Donzère  Donzère knew how to preserve the wealth of its historical past all while adapting to technology. Donzère is a true journey back in time. Discover or rediscover: prehistory with the caves of the procession of Donzère, the middle Age with the church Saint Philibert (MH) and the ramparts, the Renaissance with the castle, the old houses and measurements. gastronomy, a chocolate seller of tradition perpetuates with an old production.

Saint-paul-trois-châteaux  This charming village, marked by the influence of Provence situated in the natural landscape of exceptional beauty, captivates us by its cultural inheritance and especially by its “Art de bien vivre” thanks to the gastronomical knowledge inhancing the generous delights of the land among which the famous black truffle of Tricastin.

Grignan  Relaxing at Grignan, is to go for a walk, either ride a horse or a bike, in order to discover the Provençal countryside. You may listen to a concert of classical music at the chateau, playing tennis or better have a picnic at the “grotte de la Rochecourbière” at Grignan.  What to see castle, old village, Le Village Provençal Miniature

La garde adhémar   La Garde-Adhémar is located in Provence in the south of France (Drôme). The closest main cities are Pierrelatte and the crocodile's farm: 3 miles, Avignon: 40 miles, Lyon: 60 miles  Since the village is on the top of a hill, you can noticed it from the highway down in the Rhone Valley.  la Garde Adhémar is a provencal village. It presents typical squares, little streets, old gates, a wonderfull view over the Rhône valley, a nice roman church, and a lot of surprises.

Saint-restitut  Guided tour of the town  Saint restitut and the truffe  taste wine