The region

The Grignan region is characterized by its rich human and geological history. We offer you maps covering the following themes
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Through the seasons

January
Truffle season
January 1: New Year’s concert, collegiate church, Grignan.

1st week: Pastorale des Santons du Pays de Grignan, collegiate church, Grignan, January to March: Winter truffle season. The region is France’s leading producer. January to April: Classical concerts, château, Grignan (see home page, link to château).

February
Mid-February: Carmentran, Grignan. In February: Vétathlon (race + mountain bike), Grignan (see homepage, link to tourist office).

Until the end of February:
Exhibition of cribs from around the world, miniature village, Grignan.animated crib, collegiate church, Grignan. January to March: winter truffle season. January to April: Classical concerts, château, Grignan (see home page, link to château). [read more]

March

January to mid-March: winter truffle season (end). January to April: Classical concerts, château, Grignan (see home page, link to château). Mid-March: Salon de la carte postale et autres collections, Grignan.end of March: Old roses in bloom at Grignan, and in the two Clair de la Plume gardens.

April
April to November: Exhibitions, workshops & writing courses: 04 75 46 01 32, Grignan. April to December: Exhibitions, salle de la commune, Taulignan. 1st weekend in April: Loto MJC, Taulignan. 3rd weekend in April: “From farm to farm”, Pays de Grignan: discovery of producers.Easter weekend: Concert, collegiate church, Grignan.

May
Old roses in bloom in the streets of Grignan, as well as in the two Clair de la Plume gardens.
Mid-May: Museum night: château, typography (to be confirmed). “Rencontres du 2ème Titre” at the musée de la typographie, Grignan. “Foire aux puces”, Le Pègue.

June
Early June:Fête votive, Taulignan. Honey, Wine & Picodon Fair, Taulignan.
Mid-June:Tour du canton cycling and walking, Grignan.Fête votive, Montjoyer.Trail & Music Festival, Chamaret.L’été des peintres, Grignan.

July
Early July: Festival de la correspondance de Grignan.Early July to late August: Fêtes nocturnes au château (open-air theater), Grignan.Soirée & fireworks, Taulignan.XVIIth century costume night markets, arts and crafts and local produce, Grignan.Salon du marque page Colophon, Grignan. Mid-July to mid-September: Les Heures d’Orgues at the Collégiale at 6pm, Grignan. Gourmet night market, Valaurie.
Fête votive, meal with singer on Saturday evening, children’s entertainment and dancing on both evenings, Saint Pantaléon les Vignes.
Fête votive, balls on three evenings and fireworks, fairground attractions, Grignan.

Foulée de la Marquise (pedestrian race), Grignan.

August
Mid-August: Assumption concert, collegiate church, Grignan.
Third weekend in August: Fête votive, Réauville. Fête votive de la Saint Roch, Salles sous Bois. Last week of August: Fête des haricots, Chamaret.
Last weekend of August: Fête votive, Le Pègue.
During August: Concert in the church, Rousset les Vignes.

September
First weekend of September:
Fête Votive/Marche de la santé, Montbrison sur Lez.
Mid-September: European Heritage Days, Pays de Grignan.
Third weekend of September: Fête Votive, Chantemerle.
Last weekend of September: “Cuisines en Fêtes”, Pays de Grignan.

October
1st weekend of October: Fête votive, Roussas.
Mid-October: Randonnée des Côtes du Rhône (road, mountain bike and walking), Montbrison.

November
Early November/end of February:
Exhibition of nativity scenes from around the world, miniature village, Grignan.
Mid-November to mid-December:
Official Santa Claus commune (Colophon), Grignan.

December
December 1 to January 31:
Crèche animée, collégiale Saint Sauveur.
Mid-December:
The association “Grignan-Décembre en Fête”, organizes its “Marché Provençal de l’Avent” in Grignan. In Grignan’s village hall, sheltered from inclement weather at this time of year, regional producers and craftsmen offer their wares. Christmas tales, library, Grignan.
From mid-December to early January: la Pastorale des santons du Pays de Grignan, Grignan. [/read]

To visit

Towns and Villages
Unspoilt charm, varied architecture, diverse crafts, a distinctive daily rhythm… discover Provence, alive and kicking.
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Gastronomy and Terroir
The invigorating air, sunny exposure and outcropping antediluvian marine soils give the region’s products intense flavors, colors and aromas.
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Natural sites
From Mont Ventoux to the Dentelles de Montmirail, via the fossil site, nature is full of surprises.
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History and Culture
The luminosity of Provence has been a source of inspiration for painters and writers past and present. An effervescence still in action.
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Where to get information

Grignan Tourist Office
Information on Grignan and surrounding villages: Chamaret, Chantemerle-les-Grignan, Colonzelle, Le Pègue, Montbrison-sur-Lez, Montjoyer, Montségur-sur-Lauzon, Réauville, Roussas, Rousset-les-Vignes, Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, Salles-sous-Bois, Taulignan, Valaurie.

Montélimar Tourist Office
Rediscover the authentic villages and hilltop towns of our magnificent, unspoilt region, as well as their forgotten heritage: the Château des Adhémar, the castles of the Drôme, and the museums of Montélimar, let us guide you…

Saint Paul Trois Châteaux Tourist Office
All information on the Grand Tricastin area, including information from the Drôme Sud Provence Tourist Offices, i.e. Pierrelatte, Suze-la-Rousse, La Garde Adhémar and Tulette. This natural region covers much of southern Drôme and north-western Vaucluse.

Pays de Nyons Tourist Office
With its AOC and AOP labels, as well as its “Site Remarquable du Goût” (Outstanding Taste Site) label, the Pays de Nyons region will delight you with its products: oil made from Tanche black olives. The vineyards of Drôme Provençale are classified as Côtes du Rhône Sud, with apricot, cherry and peach trees.

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