Castles
Castles
Come and visit the castles and feudal buildings of Drôme Provençale
At the St Maurice guest rooms in Truinas near Dieulefit in Drôme provençale, you will discover a region rich in tourist activities. Discover its castles ….
Grignan castle © photo l.Pascale-LaDromeTourisme Grignan castle
In the heart of the Provençal Drôme, overlooking plains and mountains, the Château de Grignan is built on a rocky promontory overlooking the village. A fortified castle mentioned in the 11th century, it was transformed during the Renaissance into a prestigious pleasure residence by the Adhémar family. In the 17th century, the Marquise de Sévigné stayed there with her daughter Françoise-Marguerite. 35 km north west of St Maurice
Adhémar's castle in Montélimar
Located on the heights of the town of Montélimar, the castle is a remarkable example of southern Romanesque architecture. This 12th century medieval palace is made up of a fortified wall, a stately home with beautiful semicircular openings, a keep and a Romanesque chapel. 35 km north west of St Maurice
Adhémar's castle © photo l.Pascale-LaDromeTourisme 
Suze-la-Rousse castle © photo l.Pascale-LaDromeTourisme Suze-la-Rousse castle
Built on a rocky promontory, the medieval fortress of Suze-la-Rousse is a spectacular military structure protected by towers and a rampart. It was transformed in the 16th and then in the 18th century into a large residence. 52 km north west of St Maurice
Crest tower
The highest keep in France, 52 meters high, the Tour de Crest is one of the guardians of the Drôme Prealps. Its construction begins in the 12th century. It was originally the major component of a vast fortress that dominates the town of Crest. 23 km north of St Maurice
Crest tower © photo l.Pascale-LaDromeTourisme For more information, you can consult the Drôme tourism website :
Come and stay at the Saint Maurice guest rooms in Truinas near Dieulefit. You will be near these places steeped in history.