La Garde-Adhémar | |
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The Saint-Michel church dominating the valley | |
Information | |
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Regions | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Drome |
Watercourse | Berre, Donzère-Mondragon canal |
Altitude | Between 54 and232 m |
Area | 27,73 km² |
Population | 1 107 hab. (2017) |
Density | 39,92 inhab./km² |
Nice | The Guardian) |
Postal code | 26700 |
Telephone prefix | 33 4 75 |
Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
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Location | |
![]() 44 ° 23 ′ 18 ″ N 4 ° 45 ′ 10 ″ E | |
Official site | |
Touristic site | |
La Garde-Adhémar is a municipality of the Drome whose historic village is classified among the most beautiful villages in France.
Understand
This typical village, installed on a rocky peak, overlooks the Rhône valley. Located south of Montelimar, stronghold of the Adhémar family, the village was the southern “guardhouse” of the entrance to their seigneury. The village and its church are recognizable from afar, visible in particular from vehicles traveling on the motorway. A7.
To go
The town is crossed the highway A7, and is accessible by the exits 18 and
19.
Circulate
The village center is only accessible to residents' vehicles, or to emergency services. For visitors, several large, free parking lots are provided outside the walls, the visit then being on foot or by bike.
To see
- 1 St. Michael's Church Saint-Michel square –
Romanesque church of XIe century.
- 2 Herb garden –
Labeled "remarkable garden », It is located under the Saint-Michel church and difficult to access, by a rather steep staircase. From the garden, you can admire the Rhône valley.
- 3 Priory of the Val des Nymphes ,
33 4 75 04 41 09, e-mail : [email protected] –
This former priory is to be seen, both for the building and for the adjoining garden.
Do
- 1 Discovery tour of the village 1 place Pauline de Simiane,
33 4 75 04 41 09 – The tourist office offers a guided tour of the village, its church, as well as the municipal heritage.
To buy
Eat
- 1 Absinthe (country bistro) George Perriod Square,
33 4 75 04 44 38, e-mail : [email protected]
from 10:00 to 18:00. – A member of the Bistrot de Pays, this restaurant offers regional products and traditional cuisine.
- 2 The Poker fountain street,
33 4 75 04 44 03 – traditional French catering