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DU CENTRE HOTEL: Unveil Pierrelatte's Hidden Gems

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Welcome to Pierrelatte, a charming town located in the Drôme department of the Rhône-Alpes region. From DU CENTRE HOTEL, you'll have the opportunity to discover a variety of local attractions. Start your adventure at La Ferme aux Crocodiles, a must-see destination where you can observe numerous species of crocodiles and reptiles in a tropical setting. For a more serene experience, wander through t...See more

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Parcours de la Pierre
8.9 km

Parcours de la Pierre

The Stone Trail is designed to help visitors discover the old paths and landscapes of the Saint Restitut commune. Departure point: Saint-Restitut information point (local post office) Cross the Combettes parking lot, climb the Resquillette path (stairs), cross the Four à Chaux crossroads and head for Suze. On the right hand side of the Madone, follow the road for 50m and turn left onto the Chemin des Travers, then a path leading down into the woods. When you reach the tarmac road (chemin des Gravières), follow it for 200m on your right, cross the crossroads and take a path through the woods. When you reach the Chemin de la Côte, immediately take a path to the right (steep climb) and you'll come to the asphalt road, turn left, follow it for 100m and turn left onto the Chemin du Baumas. Return to Chemin de la Côte and turn right onto Chemin des Buisses (steep climb). Continue along this path until you reach a crossroads (signpost and milestone B4), turn left onto chemin du Planès, continue straight ahead on chemin des écoliers, and take a small downhill path *(sign P5) overlooking the plain, the Ventoux, the Lance, etc. Leave the pumping station on your left. Continue on your right (sign P6). Follow the path over the rocks and through the woods (signpost B3), take the path rising to the left and chemin des Roches. Turn left onto Chemin du Planès, then right onto Chemin des Pieux (shared route). Follow it (sign P4) and take the tarmac road on the left. Back to the village. * Alternative option: turn right (long walk) and return to milestone B3. Map and descriptions available from the Tourist Information Offices of the Drôme Sud Provence Tourist Office and at the Saint-Restitut Tourist Information Point.

3 h
7.9 km
195 Point Info Tourisme 26130 Saint-Restitut
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Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre
24 km

Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre

Designated a "Maison des illustres" and a "Remarkable Garden", the Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre is the final resting place of naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, the all-rounder whose life has been watched over by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle since 1922. He moved here in 1879 and made it his open-air laboratory. The rustic farmhouse, with its pink facade and green shutters, and its one-hectare park with its Mediterranean vegetation, offer visitors an instructive and moving journey into the history of a 19th-century scientist. The family home This rustic residence has lost none of its charm. The spirit of the place has been preserved, and the historic rooms have been completely renovated, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the life of Jean-Henri Fabre, both entomologist and botanist. From the dining room to the study, imagine the daily life and world of this passionate researcher. A learned wasteland In the pleasure garden, relax on the terrace, admire the pond and flowerbeds, and linger in the vegetable garden. The part of the Harmas once given over to scrubland is home to incredible biodiversity. Explore this favorite observation ground for naturalists. And don't miss his ingenious insect study devices! A genius jack-of-all-trades Three modern theme rooms sketch the portrait and retrace the singular life of J.-H. Fabre, who combined scientific rigor, literary talent, pedagogical skill and artistic sensibility. Discover an abundance of work, the itinerary of a man firmly rooted in his time, and the influence of an extraordinary self-taught man. Well worth the detour Let yourself be guided by the signposting and sound system, which creates a complicity with Aglaé, J.-H. Fabre's daughter. Her anecdotes plunge you into memories of her father. Other surprises include a graphic novel dedicated to the naturalist, and a screening of his short film La cigale... A visit to be savored without moderation! One destination, one ticket, two sites The Harmas Jean-Henri Fabre and the Naturoptère, two adjoining partner sites, offer a unique encounter with biodiversity. Push open the door to the estate of a great figure in the natural sciences and enjoy a rich and original visit. And let yourself be tempted by the cultural and educational center's activities designed for all ages.

445 Route d'Orange 84830 Sérignan-du-Comtat
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The Naturoptère
24 km

The Naturoptère

Located in Sérignan-du-Comtat, opposite the Harmas of the famous naturalist Jean-Henri FABRE, the Naturoptère is a cultural and educational center dedicated to the living world. Visit the exhibitions and gardens of this unusual site and learn more about the biodiversity that surrounds us. In the heart of a building designed as part of an innovative eco-architecture project, the fun and scientific exhibits will enable you to take a naturalistic look at the world around you. Through discovery, observation and manipulation, you'll explore the interactions and relationships between living beings and their natural environment. Come and take a closer look! Continue your visit in the gardens, ideal places for discovering and respecting biodiversity. The semi-natural garden invites you to wander among plants that evolve with the passing of time and the seasons. Take the time to observe the incredible richness of nature. You can also explore the various educational gardens, which encourage the conservation and observation of the associated biodiversity: the edible forest, the arid garden, the rock garden, the vegetable garden, as well as the ecological pond and the phytodepuration basin. And above all, don't miss the program of workshops that offer you moments of complicity and learning with family and friends. Share in the construction of a wooden structure that will allow biodiversity to flourish in your garden, learn about local flora and fauna, whet the curiosity of toddlers or take part in a game of escapism on the premises. Join us for the many cultural and scientific events offered by the Naturoptère throughout the year: nature outings, courses, training, exhibitions, theater, music, dance shows... Follow us on social networks: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube. Wheelchair-accessible. Please contact 04 90 30 33 20 beforehand to arrange access to the footpath by car.

Chemin du Grès 84830 Sérignan-du-Comtat
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Fortress in Mornas
19 km

Fortress in Mornas

Come and push open the door of the Mornas fortress. A host of ladies and lords will tell you all about the customs and traditions of the Middle Ages in an original, entertaining and interactive way! The Fortress of Mornas Queen of the Rhône Valley, Proudly set atop a 137-metre-high cliff, the Fortress of Mornas was originally a bastion of military defense. Occupied since ancient times, the site reveals its history from its origins to its desertion after the Wars of Religion. Today, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, as you stroll through these 12th-century walls. In the heart of the fortress, you'll find some of the finest buildings in the fortress. Here you'll find the attic, the fortress's salt vault, the treasure of Mornas. Discover the journey, use and importance of salt throughout history, and discover the barbican, the surrounding walls, the keep and a breathtaking view of the Rhône valley. The fortress is open from Easter to October 31. It can be visited either : - An animated visit: lasting around 1h15, this is an immersion medieval history. You'll be immersed in the atmosphere, with costumed characters and impromptu situations. These tours are accompanied by tour guides. Suitable for the whole family - The self-guided tour: allows you to discover the fortress at your own pace, with documentation detailing all the important points of the site given to you on arrival, and explanatory panels along the way. Access to the fortress is on foot, via montée de la Combe and montée André Caillet. Estimated time: 30 minutes. Tables and benches are available along the way. The fortress has no water or toilet facilities. Toilets are available on the Val Romigier esplanade. The fortress does not sell drinks, so please bring your own water bottle. PROGRAM 2025 : Open daily from April 5. Guided tours: Wednesdays and Sundays from April 6 to 30. Guided tours + workshops: May 8 to 11 and June 8 and 9. Event days: - April 20 and 21: Falconry in the Spirit of Falconry - May 1, 2, 3 and 4: Medieval battles with the Chevaliers des Terres d'Occitanie. - May 29 and 30: Children's medieval fair. - July 12 to August 24: 6 weeks of entertainment: Falconry on Sundays and Mondays and guided tours on other days.

Forteresse Haut du village 84550 Mornas
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Alba-la-Romaine : a village with outstanding character
21 km

Alba-la-Romaine : a village with outstanding character

Alba is bursting with 2000 years of history…What makes Alba so unique? La Roche's hamlet built around a basalt peak and the village established around the castle, also built on a volcanic peak. Located on the edge of the massif of Coiron, surrounded by vineyard, Alba-la-Romaine is proud of its rich historical past. This 2000 years old city has an impressive feudal castle, built on a volcanic dike, fenced by many houses that make it “character village”. Alba, former capital of the Helviens, a Gallic tribe, was, at the beginning of the 1st century AD., an active Gallo-Roman city before becoming the first bishopric’s headquarters of the Vivarais at the end of the 4th century. Today, we can discover the medieval village, clustered inside its 15th century ramparts. The entire village is clad in white (limestone) and black (basalt).The facades are chequered because of the basalt and limestone, local materials used to build stunning houses, given to Alba its particular atmosphere. The castle: at an undetermined period, the Bishops of Viviers have built a square dungeon on a basaltic dike around which the population formed the first castrum (fortified city). From the middle Ages until 1904, Alba bore the name of Aps, the family name of the lordship. During the French Revolution, the castle was ransacked and sold in 1793 as a national property. In 1880, a native started the castle’s restoration. Starting from 1914, several owners succeeded one another until 1975. The restoration began with the help of the Historic Monuments administration. Listed in the supplemental inventory of the Historic Monuments, the current castle, laid out on the foundations of the medieval castles, still has its substructure.

07400 Alba-la-Romaine
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