The Garde-Adhémar
In Drôme Provençale, in the heart of a very popular touristic region
Located south of Montélimar, capital of nougat and classified among the most beautiful villages of France, La Garde-Adhémar is a medieval village with typical Drôme Provençale charm.
Perched on a rocky spur, with its fortified enclosure 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 Provencal Romanesque art with its octagonal two-story bell tower...
From the square, you can appreciate the panorama on the Rhone valley and the Vivarais mountains which stretch in the distance. Below the church, labeled Remarkable Garden, the magnificent garden of Herbs where aromatic and medicinal plants are mixed, releases astonishing perfumes and offers a beautiful view on the Tricastin!
By staying at the Villa Adhémar, you are at the gateway to Provence, located between Montélimar and Avignon, less than an hour's drive from the Pont du Gard, the Caverne du Pont d'Arc, the Grotte Chauvet and the Palais des Papes in Avignon.
You will see that there is no lack of ideas for activities and discoveries around La Garde-Adhémar. We 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.