| Le Poët-Laval | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Watercourse | the Jabron |
| Area | 31,22 km² |
| Population | 942 hab. () |
| Density | 30,17 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 26160 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 44 ° 31 ′ 30 ″ N 4 ° 59 ′ 53 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
Le Poët-Laval is a municipality ofAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France.
Understand
Located in Drôme Provençale, the medieval village of Poët-Laval is classified among the most beautiful villages in France. Its perched part, dating from XIIe century, constitutes the tourist attraction of the site. The population of the village is found mainly in the lower part, closer to the axes of communication, built from the XVIIIe century along the Jabron river,
To go
The village of Poët-Laval is accessible by car from Montélimar, or the motorway exits leading to it, by following the D540 towards Dieulefit.
Circulate
The perched village is very narrow and limited to car traffic, a parking lot below provides access.
- 1 Car park Fonleau – This large free car park, equipped with toilets and a shaded picnic area, then provides access by a short walk up to the heart of the medieval village.
To see
Castle of the Hospitallers1 Castle of the Hospitallers
Church of Saint-Jean-des-Commandeurs
April : Mon.- Sun. : 13 h - 19 h ; may June : Fri.- Sun. : 13 h - 19 h ; July August : Tue.- Sun. : 11 h - 12 h 30 and14 h 30 - 19 h ; September (until heritage days): Fri.- Sun. : 13 h - 19 h. 
from 18 years old: 3,5 €. – This castle of XIIe century, altered several times and restored in 1996, dominates the village. It has a dungeon in which temporary exhibitions are now held. The first level gives access to a walkway offering a panoramic view of the village and its surroundings. The Saint-Jean-des-Commandeurs church is located at the foot of the keep, its intact bell tower has a sundial on its facade, while part of the impressive dome still remains.- 2 Museum of Dauphinois Protestantism 25 rue de l'Ancien Temple,
33 4 75 46 46 33, e-mail : [email protected] April, May, June, September, October: Mon.- Sun. : 15 h - 18 h 30 ; July August : Mon. : 15 h - 18 h 30 , Tue.- sat. : 10 h - 12 h and15 h - 18 h 30, Sun. : 15 h - 18 h 30. from 18 years old: 3,5 €. – This museum presents the history of the village and of Protestantism in the Dauphiné until the Second World War. It is located within the grounds of the ancient temple of XVIIe century which was the Common House during the Revolution. - 3 Yvon Morin Art Center 55 castle street, 334 75 46 49 38, e-mail : [email protected] may June : Game.- Sun. : 15 h - 18 h 30 ; July August : Tue.- Sun. : 15 h - 19 h. full : 4 €, reduced: 2,5 €. – Located at the foot of the Château des Hospitallers, this art center organizes high-level temporary exhibitions in a space of 300 m2 and has an auditorium with a capacity of 100 seats for concerts and conferences.
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Do
Guided tours of the village
- Association of Friends of Old Poët-Laval 50 rue de l'Ancien Temple, 33 4 75 46 42 49, e-mail : [email protected] July August : sea. : 9 h 30 - 11 h 30. 5 €. – The association of friends of Vieux Poët-Laval organizes every Wednesday in July and August a guided tour of the castle and the old village, upon registration with the Pays de Dieulefit-Bourdeaux tourist office. Out of season, group visits can be organized by appointment.
Walks and hikes
- 1 Corniche trail – This marked trail with a length of 6,7 km for a positive height difference of 430 m offers beautiful panoramas over the Jabron valley.
- 2 Mount Rachas lookout Prints – This marked trail with a length of 9,5 km for a drop of 548 m provides access to a viewpoint over the Lez valley and the surrounding mountains.
- 3 International trail In the footsteps of the Huguenots – This international trail with a length of 2 000 km closely follows the historical path of the Protestant exile (Huguenots) following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Starting from the village of Poët-Laval at the level of the Dauphinois Protestantism Museum, this path then passes through France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. A division into several stages with topo-guides and GPS tracks is proposed on the project site.
Equestrian activities
- 4 Equestrian farm of the Loze La Loze, 33 4 75 46 45 44, e-mail : [email protected] – This place has a riding school in a quarry of 800 m2 and offers horse riding and treks, as well as boarding and breeding services.
To buy
- 1 Artistic gallery street covered with tournelle, 33 6 75 49 30 77, e-mail : [email protected] April-October: sat.- Sun. : 11 h - 12 h 30 and16 h - 19 h ; School vacation : sat.- Game. : 11 h - 12 h 30 and16 h - 19 h. – This gallery and its garden house paintings and sculptures by artist Naima Carbonare.
- 2 Crafts the Commandery 310 rue des remparts, 33 4 75 46 21 31 April-October: Mon.- Sun. : 10 h - 12 h 30 and14 h 30 - 19 h ; November-December and March: Game.- Sun. : 10 h - 12 h 30 and14 h 30 - 18 h. – This place focused on ceramics consists of a shop where you can buy a selection of jewelry and ceramics from local artists and a gallery with temporary exhibitions dedicated to ceramics.
- 3 CocciMarket Convenience Store 1st place of the righteous among the nations, 33 4 75 46 22 01 Game.- Tue. : 7 h 30 - 13 h and15 h 30 - 20 h 30. – This store offers food products, including a choice of regional products, as well as newspaper articles, tobacco, gas depots. Homemade pizzas are available every evening.
Eat
- 1 L'Arbre a Pain Bakery 265 Étienne Gougne Street, 33 4 75 46 27 07 Tue.- sat. : 7 h 30 - 12 h 30 and16 h 30 - 19 h 30. – Bakery offering a range of organic sourdough breads cooked over a wood fire, as well as gluten-free breads, fougasses and biscuits.
- 2 La rose des vents tea room restaurant , 33 4 75 00 43 28 April-June and September: Game.- Mon. : 11 h - 19 h ; August September : sea.- Mon. : 11 h - 19 h. – Restaurant offering homemade cuisine from organic fruits and vegetables, with mixed plates for lunch and artisanal pastries and ice cream in the afternoon.
- 3 Restaurant Every morning in the world Étienne Gougne street, 33 4 75 46 46 00, e-mail : [email protected] Tuesday to Saturday: noon and evening. – At the foot of the medieval village, this small country bistro open all year round offers traditional and Provencal cuisine.
- 4 Gourmet restaurant Les Hospitaliers 95 place Yvon Morin, 33 4 75 46 22 32 every day: noon and evening. noon: menu from 21 € ; evening: menu from 32 €. – This gourmet restaurant with a terrace offers a menu made with fresh seasonal products.
Have a drink / Go out
- 5 Cellar The poet wine 165 Étienne Gougne Street, 33 4 75 90 08 85 Tue.- sat. : 9 h 30 - 12 h 30 and15 h 30 - 19 h ; Sun. : 9 h 30 - 12 h 30. – This cellar offers a selection of wines as well as introductory, discovery and theoretical workshops.
Housing
Camping
- 1 Lorette municipal campsite Loreto, 33 4 75 91 00 62, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 12 h, to be released before 12 h. May, June, September: 9,5 € (two people) ; August September : 13 € (two people). – This two-star municipal campsite has 60 pitches on 3 ha of semi-shaded park. It has a swimming pool with paddling pool, games for children, table tennis, volleyball and badminton courts.
Hotel
- 2 The Hospitallers 95 place Yvon Morin, 33 4 75 46 22 32, e-mail : [email protected] – This charming hotel has 20 individually designed rooms.
Gîtes and guest rooms
- 3 The Presbytery 30 place André Pernet, 33 4 75 46 21 67, e-mail : [email protected] studio: 50 € by night ; room : 15 € per person per night. – Located in a former presbytery, this gîte has 4 studios for two people with individual shower room and WC as well as 4 stopover rooms (7 places) with shared shower room and WC.
- 4 The Mas des Vigneaux 65 chemin des Vigneaux, 33 6 63 94 62 98, e-mail : [email protected] from 25 € per person per night. – This Provencal house in the middle of fields on the edge of a forest of holm oaks is located 5 minutes walk from the village. It offers the plow cottage which can accommodate 5 to 6 people in a large living room, an equipped kitchen, separate toilets, a bathroom with walk-in shower and a large bedroom. This cottage is completed by a suite and a family set offered as guest rooms.
- 5 The Mas des Alibeaux 550 route de Molans, 33 4 75 46 35 59 of 420 € To 950 € the week. – The lodging labeled 3 ears located at the edge of the forest can accommodate 4 people. It has a living room, an equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and a mezzanine. The farmhouse also offers 5 personalized guest rooms for 2 to 4 people each.
- 6 The green devil 360bis chemin de la Taillée, 33 4 75 46 48 85, e-mail : [email protected] May to September. from 23 € per person per night. – This cottage offers rooms for up to 4 people.
- 7 The edge of the wood 660 route des Hubacs, 33 4 75 46 37 48, e-mail : [email protected] from 120 € the weekend, from 290 € To 330 € the week. – This ground floor apartment for 2 to 3 people has an equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a living room, a large bed for 2 people and a single bed, and a terrace.
- 8 The Mas des Restanques 635 Climb of the church, 33 6 28 32 62 24, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 16 h, to be released before 16 h. of 380 € To 660 € the week. – Located in the old village, this semi-detached house XVIe century renovated can accommodate up to 6 people (including 4 adults). It has a living room with kitchenette, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a garden. The Mas des Restanques is calm and, from the garden, you have a view of the Dromoise hills.
- 9 Saint Hubert farm Saint Hubert, 33 4 75 46 48 71, e-mail : [email protected] of 60 € To 120 € bedroom. – This country house offers three guest rooms with private bathrooms which can accommodate up to 6 people.
- 10 Cottage of the Maison Haute , 33 4 75 46 42 34, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 16 h, to be released before 11 h. of 650 € To 790 € the week. – This three-level cottage can accommodate up to 6 people and has in particular a terrace, a garden and an outdoor jacuzzi.
- Pradel ramparts street, 33 4 75 91 03 89, e-mail : [email protected] 1 person : 50 € bedroom ; 2 persons : 65 €. – This house of XVIIe century in the heart of the old village has 3 guest rooms for 2 people.
Communicate
- 1 Post Office 1 town hall square, 33 4 75 96 28 92 Mon.- Tue. : 8 h 45 - 11 h 45 ; Game.- Fri. : 8 h 45 - 11 h 45 ; sat. : 9 h - 12 h.
Manage the day-to-day
- 2 City Hall Town Hall Square, 33 4 75 46 44 12, e-mail : town [email protected] Mon.- sat. : 10 h - 12 h.
