Are the churches still open?

Generally, they are opened in the morning and closed in the evening by a volunteer. Sometimes you have to call and the phone number is on the door.

Are the tours accessible to children?

Of course! children often love to enter churches. You have to be quiet and still to admire the colors of the stained glass windows, the paintings and the statues. Everything seems golden to them, everything seems majestic.

Is it possible to give guided tours of churches and priories?

In the summer, some churches and priories offer guided tours like Charrière. For others like in Manthes you just need to make an appointment with the local association.

©Priory of Charrière in Châteauneuf-de-Galaure|Patrick Gardin

Discover the priories

On the road to the priories

Porte de DrômArdèche is the cradle of the family of Diane de Poitiers and the counts of Albon, founders of the Dauphiné. Diane de Poitiers, duchess of Valentinois and Diois, and countess of Albon, was the favorite of king Henri II, son of François I, who reigned from 1547 to 1559 and her beauty remained legendary. This glorious lineage left us a rich architectural and religious heritage, which still testifies today to the power of these lords.

From the Middle Ages
TO THE RENAISSANCE

Remarkable priories, remains of castles, characteristic villages or museums of traditions, discover all the wealth of historical heritage around the Ideal Palace. A journey through time and historical discoveries. Places that come alive during guided tours or festivities.

©Saint-Vallier-sur-Rhône, Drôme|Patrick Gardin

Priory of Charrière

in Châteauneuf-de-Galaure

Also called Saint-Pierre priory, it consisted of a Romanesque Benedictine church that depended on Cluny from the 10th to the 12th century, on the remains of which a convent was built in the 15th century by the Franciscans of the order of Friars Minor.

I visit this priory

A lively site all year round

Guided tours and animations (market, exhibitions, concerts…) all year round, punctuate the life of this historical place not to be missed.

Consult the agenda

Push the doors

Discover treasures

Often, behind the large doors of small chapels or the small doors of large churches, there are hidden treasures. Master paintings in the church of Saint-Vallier, a soothing atmosphere at the Ste Agnes Priory in La Motte-de-Galaure or at the Manthes Priory.

©Stained glass window of St Martin des Rosiers - Albon (Drôme)|OT Porte de DrômArdèche/ D.Sanial

We answer

to your questions

Are the churches still open?
Generally, they are opened in the morning and closed in the evening by a volunteer. Sometimes you have to call and the phone number is on the door.
Are the tours accessible to children?
Of course! children often love to enter churches. You have to be quiet and still to admire the colors of the stained glass windows, the paintings and the statues. Everything seems golden to them, everything seems majestic.
Is it possible to give guided tours of churches and priories?
In the summer, some churches and priories offer guided tours like Charrière. For others like in Manthes you just need to make an appointment with the local association.