Montbrun-les-Bains | |
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General view from the departmental road 542 | |
Information | |
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Regions | Rhône-Alpes Drome |
Watercourse | Toulourenc, Anary |
Altitude | Between 568 and1 362 m |
Area | 33,26 km² |
Population | 439 hab. () |
Density | 13,2 inhab./km² |
Nice | Montbrunois |
Postal code | 26570 |
Telephone prefix | 33 4 75 |
Location | |
![]() 44 ° 11 ′ 2 ″ N 5 ° 25 ′ 42 ″ E | |
Official site | |
Touristic site | |
Montbrun-les-Bains is one of most beautiful village in France and a spa town of department of Drôme in France.
Understand
You are in Provençal Drôme in the middle of lavender fields whose summer scents perfume the nights. You are especially in Provence, that of Jean Giono who lived a few kilometers from Montbrun-les-Bains on the Albion plateau. Between Baronnies, Lure mountain and Mont Ventoux, this country benefits from a most favorable climate and constitutes a territory rich in heritage which has a preserved natural environment ideal for the practice of outdoor sports. The Toulourenc offers wild swimming spots but also the possibility of canyoning.
Tourist information
Montbrun-les-Bains does not have its own tourist office but has joined forces with seven other municipalities to create the Baronnies tourist office. An information office is located at the foot of the village:
- 1 Baronnies tourist office The Autin (D542),
33 4 75 288249
July and August : Mon.- Fri. : 9 h 30 - 12 h 30 and13 h 30 - 18 h, sat. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 17 h, Sun. : 10 h - 12 h ; September to June: Mon.- Fri. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 17 h 30, sat. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 16 h. –
See
- 1 The village –
In addition to the monuments described infra, the village has 16 fountains of XIXe century and from the very beginning of the XXe century including that of Belfry, dated 1841, which was in the center of the square and which was moved in 1905 to a corner as well as several subtitles, covered alleys connecting the various levels of the villages.
- 2 Saint-Joseph des Baronnies Church Calade de l'Eglise
free. – Integrated into the old defenses of the village, the church stands above the south gate, the baroque decoration of which should not obscure much older origins. Mentioned on XIIe century, it was a Calvinist temple during the Protestant episode of the region. Taken over by the Catholic authorities, it was transformed, enlarged and enriched in the baroque style and in the spirit of the Council of Trent. Inside, a magnificent altarpiece from the XVIIe century of Jacques Bernus incorporating a table, also from XVIIe century, Saint Andrew and his cross of Pierre Parrocel.
- 3 Du Puy-Montbrun Castle The village (entrance via the Calade du Château)
- 4 Clock tower (The Belfry) Place du Beffroi
- 2 Saint-Joseph des Baronnies Church Calade de l'Eglise
Rue Basse towards the old village.
The church and the castle.
The choir of the church.
The clock tower and its fountain.
Plot and calades.
A subtitle.
- 5 Gipières castle Plasterers – Elegant castle of XIXe century which currently serves as a residence for curists.
from the terrace of the neighboring restaurant.
Make
- The cheese and craft market: every year, on the first Sunday in April, the “Cheese and Handicrafts Market” is organized. Many free activities are offered throughout the day. The market is held in the main street of the village, the opportunity to taste the different cheeses of the Pays de Montbrun-les-Bains.
- Natural Well-being Day.
- The votive festival in mid September.
- Throughout the thermal season, many activities are offered to spa guests and tourists.
- 1 Thermal establishment Valvital Route de Ferrassières (D189),
33 4 75 288075, email: [email protected]
of at : Mon.- Fri. : 14 h 30 - 19 h, sat. : 14 h - 19 h, Sun. : 13 h - 18 h 30.
18,5 € half day. – The establishment offers in the morning medical cures in rheumatology and respiratory tract treatment and in the afternoon access to a relaxation area.
Eat
- 1 L'O des Sources Plasterers,
33 4 75 271109
Mar.- Mon. : 12 h - 14 h and19 h - 21 h.
menus between 15,5 € and 36 €, children's menu at 18 €. –
French cuisine.
from the large terrace.
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
- Domaine Château des Gipières Plasterers (in the Gipières castle),
33 4 85 880237, email: [email protected] room available from 15 h, to be released before 10 h.
from 40 € at night and 280 € the week. –
free. 44 studios and apartments and 1 penthouse. Indoor and outdoor swimming pool, 2 tennis courts. Laundromat. In a semi-wooded park. Animals not accepted
Communicate
Manage the day-to-day
Around
- 1 Aulan (North) – The castle
, the Romanesque church and the source of Toulourenc
- 2 Reilhanette (West) – The ruins of the fortified castle, the parish church and the many calades ("Cobblestone cobblestone streets") leading to the castle esplanade.
- 3 Mont Ventoux (West) – The famous mount which sits in the middle of a biosphere reserve and culminates in 1 910 m altitude.