| La Baume-Cornillane | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Area | 14,42 km² |
| Population | 447 hab. () |
| Density | 31 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 26120 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 44 ° 49 ′ 58 ″ N 5 ° 3 ′ 15 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
La Baume-Cornillane is a town located in the department of Drome, in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France.
Understand
The name of the town of La Baume-Cornillane is linked to the presence of a cave (balma) bearing the name of Catherine de Cornillan. Today there are many witnesses to the medieval history of the city which became Protestant at the start of the Reformation and still retains an important heritage today, since it is the only town in Drôme. having no Catholic church but only a Protestant temple.
To go
By car
- since Chabeuil : Take the D538 towards Crest, then the D208 which leads to the center of the village.
- since Crest : take the D538 towards Chabeuil, then the D208 which leads to the center of the village.
By public transport
- Citea – The urban transport company of the Valence-Romans community of municipalities has two lines serving the municipality: line TAD57 (transport on demand) which connects line 25 and Valence by calling 04 75 600 626 and line 21 which allows you to reach Chabeuil or Crest from the stop Battles located along the D538 road.
Circulate
The town can be easily explored on foot. A large car park in the center of the village allows you to leave your vehicle.
- 1 Parking in the Marcel Maisonnat room – Large capacity public car park.
To see
- 1 Pangea Center (from the village, go up to the medieval ruins, then follow the signs) – 240 million years ago there was only one continent called Pangea. Lines of fractures were then created, marking the slow creation of the continents as they are known today. This place called center of Pangea is located on one of these original fractures. An explanatory panel allows you to know the local and planetary geological history here.
- 2 Medieval ruins (take the climb from the center of the village, then follow the signs) – Overlooking the town, the ruins of the 12th century castlee century are the witness of an imposing building demolished in 1625 by the Edict of the Parliament of Grenoble. An orientation table allows you to enjoy a panorama over the plain of Valence, the Rhône valley and the mountain ranges of Vivarais and Massif Central.
- 3 Cascade de la Dame – Visible especially from the end of winter to the beginning of spring, this waterfall located along the access path to the cave of the Lady is fed by rains and snowmelt.
Cascade de la Dame - 4 Cave of the Lady (from the medieval ruins, follow the indicated path; by car, take the D745 road) – This cave accessible by an iron staircase was a refuge for Protestants during the wars of religion, until the promulgation of the Edict of Nantes in 1598.
Cave of the Lady - 5 Protestant temple – This temple was inaugurated on April 16, 1826 and is the only place of worship in the town. It is equipped with the bell of the old temple destroyed under Louis XIV and hidden for 102 years in a vat filled with lime on a farm in the village.
Protestant temple, with medieval ruins in the background
Do
Walk and hike
- 1 Discovery trail – This path was created in 2008 with the participation of the children of the municipality. It has stopping points with explanatory panels making it possible to make the link between the history of the town and the surrounding nature. It allows you to have a glimpse of the medieval ruins, a panorama of the surrounding plain and can be explored in 1 h 30 about.
- 2 No cross (departure from medieval ruins) – This hike with a length of 8 km return trip for a positive difference in height 600 m climbs through the forests forming the foothills of the Vercors to reach a pass located at an altitude of 565 m.
Visit of a goat farm
- 3 EARL of the four clovers Charlot,
33 4 75 60 30 24, e-mail : [email protected] 
on reservation: Mon.- Sun. : 14 h - 18 h. 
adult : 5 € ; child: 3 €. – Christele and Thierry Pion invite you to discover their profession of farmer-breeder through the guided tour lasting 1 h of their herd of 220 goats, with a quiz and a tasting of picodon and / or goat terrine.
on reservation: Mon.- Sun. : 
adult : To buy
- 1 Draw me a sheep the Payoursel, 33 6 59 54 11 66 – In 2013, Léo Girard made his childhood dream come true by building his sheepfold. He has continued his work since then and offers farm products from organic farming: goat cheese, pork, beef, lamb.
Eat
- 1 Restaurant La Pangée The village, 33 4 75 78 66 69, e-mail : [email protected] Tue. : 12 h - 14 h ; sea.- sat. : 12 h - 14 h and19 h 30 - 22 h ; Sun. : 12 h - 14 h. menus 27 € To 33 €. – Restaurant offering gourmet cuisine based on fresh seasonal produce.
Have a drink / Go out
As the town is small, it does not have a place to have a drink.
Housing
- 1 Weaver's domain Les Garis district, 33 4 75 60 30 78 of 130 € To 150 € the night. – In the heart of a park of 8 ha of lawns and forest crossed by the Tisserand stream, this charming residence consists of comfortable and unusual guest rooms, with the possibility of sleeping in the residence, in the trees or in a transparent bubble. A large swimming pool is also available to customers.
- 2 Almariélou (the barns) , 33 4 75 60 30 49, e-mail : [email protected] of 52 € To 82 € the night. – Bed and Breakfast 3 ears in a property with a swimming pool and a ping-pong table.
Around
- Valence – Capital of the Drôme department, Valence marks the entrance to the South of France and has a historic center rich in heritage.
- Crest – City overlooked by the highest keep in France.
- Beaumont-les-Valence – Village with a remarkable heritage from the Middle Ages to XIXe century.
- Montmeyran – Neighboring village with many shops and a panoramic view of the region.
