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| Chabeuil | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Watercourse | the Véore |
| Area | 41,07 km² |
| Population | 6 896 hab. (2015) |
| Density | 167,91 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 26120 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 44 ° 55 ′ 8 ″ N 4 ° 59 ′ 15 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
Chabeuil is a town located in the department of Drome, in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France.
Understand
The commune of Chabeuil is located near the Vercors massif and crossed by the Véore river. A fortified town since the Middle Ages, it often changed possession until Louis XIV offered it to the princes of Monaco who administered it. until the Revolution. Many buildings in the city bear witness to this era.
Nowadays, the city of Chabeuil relies on its heritage for tourism and offers many shops and activities for all audiences.
To go
The town of Chabeuil is located near the towns of Valence, Romans-sur-Isere and Crest.
By car
- Since Valence : the town of Chabeuil borders Valence, take the D68 road eastwards or exit 34 from the ring road (RN7).
- Since Crest Where Romans-sur Isère : the D538 road connects these two towns via Chabeuil.
By public transport
Lines 20, 24 and TAD53 of the Citéa urban bus network serve the city of Chabeuil from Valence.
Circulate
Walk
The historic center is partly pedestrianized, it is easy to get around.
By bike
As the city is of a reasonable size, two-wheeled travel is easy. However, there are no dedicated bicycle parking spaces in the town.
By car
Car traffic in the center of the city is very difficult, even prohibited in some streets. It is preferable to leave the car in the large car park in front of the town hall (parking with disc) or on the opposite bank of the Véore (free parking).
To see
- 1 Rocket roundabout – Located at the entrance to the city, this roundabout has been welcoming motorists since 2003 with an almost exact reproduction of the Tintin rocket, recalling the annual organization until 2008 of a tintinophile festival. Thanks to the presence of an additional row of checkerboards on the rocket, it escaped the destruction requested by the company managing the works of Hergé for unauthorized reproduction.
- 2 City Hall 1 place Génissieu – During the 1870s, the municipal council of Chabeuil decided to build a prestigious building to house the town hall. Inaugurated in 1880, of neo-medieval Gothic inspiration, it was then completed by a campanile imitating the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
City Hall - 3 Fortified gate Génissieu square – Erected in the Middle Ages, this gate located opposite the bridge crossing the Véore is one of the three that the city had at that time. We can see the arms of the family of Grimaldi, added to the XVIe century, as well as the revolutionary motto The Nation, the Law decorated with a royal crown.
Fortified gate - 4 Hotel of the princes of Monaco 5 rue Correcterie – This mansion dating from XVIIe century, now a private residence, according to legend lodged the princes of Monaco during their passage through the city. It is more likely that it housed the tax collectors of the Monegasque principality, Louis XIV having handed over the income from the land of Chabeuil to the princes Grimaldi in 1647 following services rendered to the kingdom of France.
- 5 Convent of the Ursulines 3 rue Mazet – This porch and its pediment are the only vestiges of the former Ursuline convent, a congregation of sisters who worked in the city for the education of girls and for the care of the sick and needy. It was closed during the dissolution of religious congregations during the Revolution, after more than 200 years of service in the city.
- 6 Mill Canal 4 rue Mazet – This canal, built at XIIe century, was used for the water supply of the various industries of the city, in particular the mills, silk factories, tanneries and paper mills. Other canals were subsequently made by factory owners to facilitate production.
- 7 Old hospital 8 rue Bruyère – Father Bruyère's birthplace, who bequeathed it to the town to turn it into a four-bed hospital, which operated from 1867 to 1903, welcoming the poor and the sick, regardless of their religion.
- 8 Ascent of the Barda – This climb, whose Occitan name means paving, provides access to the square of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church and to the foot of the bell tower of the old Saint-Andéol church.
- 9 Saint-Andéol bell tower – This bell tower-porch is the only remaining element of the old Saint-Andéol church, built in the Middle Ages and then maintained until XVIIIe century before falling into disrepair and being destroyed in the XIXe century to build the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church.
- 10 Place Marie-Pelline Grimaldi – Square offering a point of view overlooking the city on the Massif Central. The name of the square recalls the close links between the Principality of Monaco and the city of Chabeuil, the seigneury of Chabeuil having been a stronghold of Monegasque rulers from the middle of the XVIIe century until the Revolution.
- 11 Church of St. John the Baptist – Built in the middle of XIXe century replacing the Saint-Andéol church, this church in the shape of a Greek cross is decorated inside in a neo-Byzantine style. A Virgin and Child is located below the building, erected in memory of the mission of the Redemptorist Fathers who came to preach in Chabeuil in 1874.
Church of St. John the Baptist - 12 Old college 13 Durand Street – Built at the beginning of the XVIIe century thanks to the legacy of a notary of the city, this boys' college functioned under the authority of religious until the Revolution, then became a secular school, closed in 1961. Currently the vaulted room on the ground floor, property of the town hall, regularly hosts exhibitions.
- 13 Neyrieu castle cemetery street – This private property, visible only from the outside, belonged to the Marquis de Neyrieu. The current facade is the result of work undertaken at the end of the XIXe century which allowed the decoration of the pediment and the installation of the balustrades.
- 14 Underground cemetery street – Undergrounds starting from the castle of Neyrieu and passing under the hill located on the other side of the street were used as refuge during the Second World War for the inhabitants of Chabeuil.
- 15 Mazet fountain Place du Chaffal – Dedicated to Jean-Baptiste Mazet, silk merchant who bequeathed half of his fortune to the city on his death, this fountain was built in 1877. It consists of a basin and a column and was originally surmounted cherubs, which were stolen in 2015.
- 16 Temple Place du Chaffal – This modern temple, inaugurated in 1973, replaced the previous temple erected in XIXe century and closed in 1963 for security reasons. It is a typical example of the modernity of the sacred art of XXe century with a reinforced concrete building in a sober style and stained glass windows adorning a convex facade.
- 17 Battlements 33 rue des remparts – The city was surrounded by ramparts from the Middle Ages to which houses were gradually added. During the XIXe century, some of these ramparts were destroyed to facilitate movement in the city. It is possible to cross them in some places, like this one, through narrow passages between and under dwellings.
Do
Festive events
- Festiv'Jazz – Annual festival during which various concerts take place to discover the many facets of jazz. As part of this festival, a partnership with the college of Chabeuil allows students to be introduced to jazz and to perform at a concert.
- 1 Palm Sunday Cultural center, 1 chemin du pré aux dames – During the Palm Sunday weekend (the weekend before Easter), the city is celebrating with a flea market and a dance party on Saturday, an aperitif and a parade on Sunday, and a pétanque competition followed by a meal. -tripes on Monday.
- 2 Aerotor Show Valence-Chabeuil airport – Air festival taking place in even years on a Sunday at the beginning of summer, with aerial demonstrations and an aeronautical comic book hangar with the presence of authors.
- 3 GAMSTAT open house Valence-Chabeuil airport – In even-numbered years, one weekend at the end of September, the GAMSTAT (Groupement AéroMobile des Services Techniques de l'Armée de Terre) takes place during which many planes and helicopters are exhibited in a festive atmosphere. An airshow takes place on Sunday.
- Photo Meetings , e-mail : [email protected] – Each year in September, these meetings make it possible to discover the photos of several photographers in many exhibition venues throughout the city.
- Caillette fair – Every first Sunday in October, this event allows you to explore the town center of Chabeuil in an atmosphere of an old-fashioned fair, with the possibility of tasting the Chabeuil caillette, a local specialty made with meat and spinach, as well as 'other local products (hot blood sausage, cabbage and bacon soup, sausage ...).
First flight
- 4 Jet Systems Helicopters Valence-Chabeuil Airport,
33 4 75 85 43 20, e-mail : [email protected] 
6 min flight: 40 € ; 10 min flight: 80 €. – This company offers first flights in helicopters, with the possibility of privatized flights from 5 passengers. - 5 Aerospeed Valence-Chabeuil Airport, 33 4 75 85 29 89 from 139 €. – This company offers introductory flights with a professional instructor and mini-courses with theoretical lessons, pre-flight briefing, flight and debriefing.
- 6 Aeroclub de Valence 62 alley of the old racecourse, 33 4 75 85 29 12 from 90 €. – This club of aviation enthusiasts offers first flights and initiation flights.
- 7 Valence glider Gliding path, 33 4 75 85 28 64, e-mail : [email protected] from 80 €. – Company offering an initiation to piloting gliders in the Drôme, in particular the Vercors and the Diois.
6 min flight: To buy
- 1 Weekly market post office
Tue. : 7 h - 12 h. – Every Tuesday morning, about forty traders are grouped together to sell their food products and personal equipment. - 2 Drôme meat counter rue Marius Chatte, 33 4 75 59 09 79, e-mail : [email protected] Tue.- sat. : 7 h - 12 h and14 h - 19 h. – Butcher's shop offering meat and cold cuts from local and regional producers, as well as an assortment of regional food products. This butcher's shop produces Chabeuil's curd, a local specialty made with meat and spinach.
- 3 Rochas Butcher 12 rue Gustave André, 33 4 75 59 15 19 sea.- sat. : 8 h - 12 h 30 and15 h - 19 h ; Sun. : 8 h - 12 h 30. – Traditional butcher's shop also offering Chabeuil caillette.
- 4 Laiterie Gérentes rue Marius Chatte, 33 4 75 60 01 97 Tue.- sat. : 9 h - 12 h and15 h - 19 h. – Dairy and cheese factory mainly offering dairy products from Ardèche and Haute-Loire.
- 5 Full Moon Brewery ZA the Governors, 33 4 75 85 47 19, e-mail : [email protected] Mon.- Game. : 10 h - 18 h ; Fri. : 10 h - 18 h 30. – This craft brewery offers a wide range of beers made entirely on site with the simplest and most natural processes possible. Many beers are certified organic. It is possible to visit the brewery by appointment.
- 6 Vinothentik ZA La Grue, 3 rue Maurice Koechlin, 33 9 52 84 63 14 October to April: Tue.- sat. : 9 h 30 - 12 h 30 and14 h 30 - 19 h 15 ; May to September: Tue.- sat. : 9 h 30 - 12 h 30 and14 h 30 - 19 h 45. – Store run by Jean-Philippe Leroy, wine enthusiast visiting vineyards and meeting winegrowers on each of his trips. Theme evenings are also organized around wine tasting and meals with food and wine pairing.
Tue. : Eat
- 1 The Inn 40 avenue de Valence, 33 4 75 59 28 11 Mon.- Tue. : 12 h - 14 h ; sea.- Game. : 12 h - 15 h ; Fri. : 12 h - 14 h and19 h 30 - 22 h ; sat. : 19 h 30 - 22 h. daily menu at 13,8 € ; evening menus at 26 € (starter, main course, dessert) and 39 € (food and wine). – Restaurant offering cuisine inspired by the South-West, the owner's region of origin, enriched by local products.
- 2 The Mermoz Valence-Chabeuil airport, 62 alley of the old racecourse, 33 4 69 30 67 24 Mon.- sat. : 11 h 30 - 14 h ; Fri. : 19 h - 23 h. dishes 10 € To 18 €. – Bar-restaurant with direct view of the airport runway offering a reduced menu with local specialties.
- 3 The ramparts creperie 8 rue Gustave André, 33 4 26 42 04 99 Mon.- Sun. : 12 h - 14 h and19 h - 22 h. – Restaurant offering pancakes and pizzas, with a good quantity / price ratio.
Have a drink / Go out
- 1 Post office cafe 5 place du Général de Gaulle, 33 4 75 59 02 62 Mon.- sea. : 6 h 30 - 22 h ; Game.- sat. : 6 h 30 - 2 h ; Sun. : 8 h - 22 h. – Bar, restaurant, pizzeria hosting themed evenings and concerts.
- 2 Blue Note Complex Fontaines Culières district, 33 4 75 40 55 00, e-mail : [email protected] Game.- sat. : 22 h - 6 h. – Complex of three nightclubs, lounge bar, pub and tea dance (afternoon), with different musical atmospheres depending on the time and day. A shuttle provides access to the nightclub from the towns of Bourg-de-Péage, Tain-l'Hermitage, Pont-d'Isère, Saint-Péray, Guilherand-Granges, Valence, Bourg-lès-Valence and Chabeuil.
Housing
- 1 Campsite Le Grand Lierne Grand Lierne path, 33 4 75 59 83 14, e-mail : [email protected] from 20 € the night. – Large 4-star campsite with pitches for tents, motorhomes, caravans and mobile homes. It has an aquatic area with slides, heated outdoor and indoor pools, heated paddling pools. Other activities can be practiced on site, thanks to the presence of playgrounds, inflatable games, a multisports ground, a pétanque court and ping-pong tables. A restaurant, a bar, a grocery store, a laundry area and a games room complete the offer on offer.
- 2 Relais du Soleil hotel-restaurant 44 avenue de Romans, 33 4 75 59 01 81 room available from 16 h, to be released before 11 h. of 72 € To 140 € bedroom. – This establishment offers rooms equipped with bathroom or shower with hairdryer, welcome products, towels, safe, flat-screen TV. 82 cm and wireless internet. Each room has a bay window overlooking the hotel park.
- 3 Bed & Breakfast La Clé des Champs 400 chemin Béraud, Pereyrol district, 33 6 89 88 73 91 of 60 € To 130 € bedroom. – These two guest rooms located in an old restored farmhouse offer a generous breakfast and table d'hôte service upon reservation.
Communicate
- 1 Post Office 2 place du Général de Gaulle Mon.- sea. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 17 h ; Game. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h 30 - 17 h ; Fri. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 17 h ; sat. : 9 h - 12 h. – Post office with ATM, financial advisor and photocopiers.
Manage the day-to-day
Health
- 2 Guttin-Ganansia Pharmacy 12 place Génissieu, 33 4 75 59 00 06 Mon.- Fri. : 8 h 30 - 12 h 15 and14 h 15 - 19 h 15 ; sat. : 8 h 30 - 12 h 15 and14 h 15 - 19 h.
- 3 Taton Pharmacy 4 hospital street, 33 4 75 59 01 92 Mon.- Fri. : 8 h 30 - 12 h 15 and14 h 15 - 19 h 15 ; sat. : 8 h 30 - 12 h 15 and14 h 15 - 18 h 15.
Security
- 4 Local police 6 quai de la République, 33 4 75 59 56 56, e-mail : [email protected] Mon.- sat. : 9 h - 11 h 45. – The municipal police manage, among other things, lost and found objects, the weekly market, the funfair, security during public events.
- 5 National Gendarmerie 51 avenue de Romans, 33 4 75 59 00 22 – The national gendarmerie manages all questions related to security.
Around
- Valence – Largest city in the department, with its historic center marking the beginning of Provence.
- Beaumont-les-Valence – Formerly fortified village whose front door is in a remarkable state of conservation.
- La Baume-Cornillane – Charming village overlooked by medieval ruins at the foot of the Vercors.
- Crest – City whose center in the maze of alleys is surmounted by the highest keep in France.
- Romans-sur-Isere – Capital of footwear and leather trades, this city is also home to an imposing collegiate church.
