The Adhemar Guard
In Drôme Provençale, in the heart of a popular tourist region
Located south of Montélimar, the nougat capital and listed among the most beautiful villages in France, La Garde-Adhémar is a medieval village with the typical charm of the Drôme Provençal region.
Perched on a rocky spur, with its fortified walls whose high walls are still perfectly preserved, La Garde-Adhémar reveals many treasures along its picturesque streets: houses with white stone facades; vaulted passageways; its 12th-century Saint-Michel church, characteristic of Provençal Romanesque art with its two-story octagonal bell tower...
From the forecourt, you can enjoy the panorama over the Rhône valley and the Vivarais mountains stretching into the distance. Below the church, labeled a Remarkable Garden, the magnificentHerb Garden, where aromatic and medicinal plants mingle, releases amazing fragrances and offers a lovely view of the Tricastin!
By staying at Villa Adhémar, you are at the gateway to Provence, located between Montélimar and Avignon, less than an hour by car from the Pont du Gard, the Pont d’Arc Cave, the Chauvet Cave and the Palace of the Popes of Avignon.
You You'll see, there's definitely no shortage of ideas for activities and discoveries around La Garde-Adhémar. Our team will be happy to advise you.
Hiking ideas
Many hikes are available to you from La Garde-Adhémar. Surrounded by lavender fields and olive trees, you will cross magnificent landscapes punctuated by perched villages such as Grignan and its castle (Marquise de Sévigné's), Clansayes which offers a unique panoramic view on the Rhone valley or Suze-la-Rousse which unveils the remains of a remarkable castle.
On your way, you will cross authentic villages with a medieval character such as Saint-Restitut and la Baume-de-Transit or old fortified towns such as Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux.
Vineyard of the AOC Grignan-les-Adhémar
Land of gastronomy, the Drôme Provençale is in the heart of the Rhone Valley and its famous AOC Grignan-les-Adhémar vineyard.
At the markets, you will discover the richness of its soil. 20 minutes from the Villa Adhémar, the truffle market of Richerenches is a must!
Golf of the Drôme provençale
Only 4 km from the Villa Adhemar, amateurs can practice their favorite sport at the DrômeProvençale golf course.
The crocodile farm
The crocodile farm in Pierrelatte at 6 km will delight your children.
The herb garden
The herb garden is a medicinal garden of 200 species and a botanical garden, in a 3 000 m2 terracedarea.