Le Santalou
Drôme Provençale : Saint Paul Trois Châteaux
less than 20 km     between 20 and 50 kms     a little further       Specialities      Sports and relaxation       What to do the evening

To see less than 20 kms of the Santalou




Saint Paul Trois Châteaux

- Guided tour of the city at the time of the "Sun King"
- The Cathedral of the XII and XIII century
- House of Truffle and Tricastin to discover the mysteries of "black diamond"
- Cellars of Esplan and tasting the local wines

La Garde Adhémar 

- Romance Church St Michel and the penitent chapel
- Notre-Dame of the Valley of the nymphs, touristic road towards Clansaye
- Aromatic Botanical garden- the orientation table

Clansaye

- The medieval borough and its keep
- The mystery of the Tower
- The Drome of Provence Golf(9 all)

Saint Restitut
- Old lanes of the Middle Age
- The Cathedral cellars, old careers arranged in ageing cellars
- The Theatre of images, audio-visual spectacle in an old underground career
Bollène
- Beautiful walks on the footpaths, some natural view-points, Barry castle ruins and on the Cliffside, visit of the Troglodyte village cut in the rock from the cellar to the attic
Suze La Rousse
- Feudal castle of the XVI which shelters the University of the wine- the market with the grains, the old laundrette- the garden ampelographic (collection of type of vines of the world)
Bouchet
- Abbey of women founded with the 12th century, Cistercian abbey sheltering a viticulture cellar
La Baume de Transit
- The church Holy Cross of XII century
- The village built around the vestiges of the castle
Tulette
- The museum of the Figurine
Grignan

- The village built on a rock piton around the castle of XI century, it is today the most beautiful architectural example of the Rebirth of the South East of France. the last Count of Grignan married with Francoise of Sévigné girl of the Marchioness of Sévigné
- Cave of Rochecourbière where Mrs. de Sévigné organized suppers, concerts and festivals
- Museum of the Book and the Typography- Miniature Provencal village

Taulignan
- The museum of Art Sacred
- The temple
Montjoyer
- Monastery of the Aiguebelle Trappe founded in 1137, the monks returned to the Abbey in 1816, video room on the monastic life, arrowed route around the abbey, sale store of regional and monastic products
Viviers 
- Medieval City cathedral town of Ardeche since the 5th century
- Cathedral Saint Vincent
- Tapestry of the Goblins
- Episcopal Palate
Pierrelatte

- The Crocodiles farm
- Exotic firm
- The archaeological museum

Montélimar
- Castle of Adhémars of the end of XII century
- The museum of the miniature, more than 300 miniatures carried out by artists
- The European museum of the fighters
- And of course factories of Nougats
 
Between 20 et 50 kms of the Santalou
Nyons

- Medieval City with its "soustets" (roofed passageways spanning the streets), its lanes, its towers
- The "Randonne" tower of XII century which dominates the City
- The Distilling of Lavender and aromatic Plants
- The Museum of Olivier- the Museum of the Motor bike

Vaison La Romaine 

- The Castle of the Counts de Toulouse builds about 1195 and the Medieval City- Gallo-Roman vestiges of Puymin and Villasse (theatre, thermal baths, sanctuaries with portico, etc...)- the Roman Bridge- the Cathedral "Notre-Dame" of Nazareth and its cloister- the Chapel St Quentin with triangular apse

Orange

- The Ancient Theatre, its accesses and the Triumphal arch classified by UNESCO like world monuments
- The Hill St-Eutrope arranged in park

Pont Saint Esprit
- The bridge 1st stone posed on September 12, 1265
- Fortification by towers, then the bridge is opened to the traffic
Aullan
- The Castle property of the Family "Suarel d' Aulan"
Poët-Laval
- Old XII century commandery
- The Museum of Protestantism From the Dauphine
- The saved Temple because it was also common house
- "Bouquinerie", tearoom in the old citye
Dieulefit
- The House of the Earth, exhibition centers of contemporary art and trades of Earth art.
- And of course potteries of Dieulefit
Bonlieu sur Roubion
- The Church built at the 13th century is an old abbey of women founded in 1171, beautiful example of Cistercian architecture integrating the Provence influences
Les Gorges de L'Ardèche
- Who doesn't know them and also many caves "Aven of Orgnac", caves of the Madeleine, caves of Saint Marcel d' Ardèche, etc...

A little further
Le Mont Ventoux

- Stop over point of the "Tour de France", from the top in clared weather, the sight is splendid

Les Dentelles de Montmirail 

- 40 kilometres of marked out paths, picturesque way of the Cayron pass
- On the road of "Dentelles" : Beaumes-of-Venice, Cairanne, Rasteau, Gigondas considered for their wines. Sablet and Séguret classified village.

Avignon

- Roman City with its ancient theatre
- Visit of the City of the Popes
- ramparts all around the city
- And the bridge where every body dances all there in round

Plateau du Vaucluse et le Luberon
- Isle-on-the-Sorgue, village considered for its markets of antiquities, Fountain-of-Vaucluse, one of resurgences most powerful in the world. Gordes, village of dry stones, Roussillon hillside and its ochre cliff
- Cavaillon considered for its melons, villages of Oppède, Ménerbes, Bonnieux marked by the wars of religion, Lourmarin, Ansouis and the Tower of Aygues
Le Pont du Gard
- the br idge is a part of the Aqueduct built about year 50, it transported spring water of the Eure to Uzes towards Nimes, that is approximately 50 kms
La Camargue
- A one hour, one hour 30, you will be in the Camargue in the middle of horses and bulls

Specialities
Wines

- Côteaux du Tricastin
- Côtes du Rhône
- wines of Ardeche and Gard
- Many cellar and co-operative exposures visits and tasting

Olive oil and Olives

- Area of Nyons, cultures and Mills with oil, agricultural cooperatives and sale on the markets

Nougat

- Montélimar, visit of factories

Lavander

- At the beginning of June, the fields of lavender are in flower

Truffles

- Markets and day discovered of truffle and gathering

Fruits

- Cherries, Apricots, peaches, Melons

Le Miel
- On the markets, sale of country honey
Honey
- Around Mornas
Fabrics

- Provencal Fabrics on the markets

Plants

- Many gardens of plants and on regional markets

The Angora Goats

- Discovered Mohair

The "caillette"

- Mixed pork-butchery meat and cabbages of Ardeche

Cheeses
- The picodon of Dieulefit

Sports and relaxation
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In Santalou

- The swimming pool 10 X 5 meters and resting under the sun
- Tennis table- Relaxation- Recommendation in pictures (complete Relooking)

St Paul 2003

- Bowling
- Covered Swimming pool
- Mini golf
- Ping pong, Badminton
- Squash, Tennis

Golfs

- Golf 9 holes of Drôme Of Provence within 5 kms
- Golf of Valdaine in Montélimar

Horsemanship and walks

- At St. Paul 2 riding schools within 2 kms
- Neighbourhood several centers

Leisuire Base

- InMontélimar, Allan and Vinsobres

Pedestrian excursions, walks

- On the spot, walks in the pine forest
- Many excursions in the vicinity
- Many caves in Ardeche- the crocodiles farm and exotic firm
- For the cities and villages see list above

Bicycles, VTT
- Drome with bicycle
- Ways to practise the VTT, booklet on the spot
Karting
- In Montélimar
Canoes, kayaks

- Gorges of Ardèche within30 kms

What to do in the evening at St Paul and neighbourhood

- Several Restaurants of Provencal specialities
- Restaurants of foreign specialities and cabaret
- Breweries and "crèperies"
- Theatrical Spectacle in the castle of Grignan
- Cinemas and concerts within Saint Paul and Montélimar
- Bowling, billiards, squash with Saint Paul
- Several discotheques in the neighbourhoods

*** LE SANTALOU ***
1665 route de la Garde Adhémar
26130 Saint Paul Trois Châteaux
Tél : 33 (0)4.75.51.26.09