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Lachau

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme

Lachau - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme
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A Neolithic ax jadélite, calens from the site of the luminaire, testify to the ancient history of Lachau.

In 1209, Lachau has a charter of liberties granted by Raybaud Lachau of the son of Ripert Mévouillon. This charter, very liberal for its time, is one of the first in the region.

The Church of the Magdalene, the Priory of the Knights Templar and the house had completely disappeared. All that remains of this period (thirteenth century) that the Church of Our Lady of Calma and around the variable.

The lands of the nobles and clergy were seized and sold, and the castle, between 29 and 24 Ventose third Germinal (March 8, 1795, April 2, 1795). The current land register is still marked by land fragmentation.

Lachau population was about 120 inhabitants in 1428, 400 in 1636, 675 in 1775, 737 in 1840, 907 in 1860, 624 in 1884 and 206 today.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLachau
Postcode26560
Latitude44.2317580 (N 44° 13’ 54”)
Longitude5.6380549 (E 5° 38’ 17”)
AltitudeFrom 676m to 1538m
Surface area25.78 km²
Population234 inhabitants
Density9 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureValence (173 km, 2:20)
Insee code26154
IntercommunalityCC du Sisteronais-Buëch
DepartmentDrôme
TerritoriesDauphiné, Drôme-Ardèche
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Ballons4 km (6 min)
Eygalayes5.3 km (8 min)
Éourres6.5 km (11 min)
Vers-sur-Méouge8.2 km (12 min)
Salérans8.9 km (13 min)
Izon-la-Bruisse9.3 km (18 min)
Séderon10 km (12 min)
Villefranche-le-Château10.6 km (13 min)
Barret-sur-Méouge11.2 km (14 min)
Laborel13.2 km (23 min)
Saint-Pierre-Avez15.6 km (23 min)
Mévouillon16.1 km (21 min)
Barret-de-Lioure17.6 km (24 min)
Les Omergues18.4 km (24 min)

Things to see and do

Tower riable is a medieval building ( twelfth or thirteenth century ) for which very little information is available. The building is stabilizing.

The Notre Dame de Calma is a 13th century monument. Restored under the auspices of the association the light, it is now used to host concerts and cultural events. The traditional Mass of August 15 is always held it.

The castle dates from the 18th century. Divided into lots and sold during the Revolution, it is now home to several families.

The village church was built in the late 19th century, replacing the Church of St. Martin, which threatened ruin.

Events and festivities

From April to November, a farmers' market is held on the Town Hall Square every Saturday. Vegetables, fruit, biscuits, honey, goat cheese ( picodon ) and cow are waiting for you.

Toussaint and Christmas markets in the hall, shall complete the year.

The village festival takes place the weekend of 15 August. It gives rise to the organization of a garage sale, dances and discos, and of course competitions or bocce ball in the end.

Photos

Tower variable
Tower variable
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The Notre Dame de Calma
The Notre Dame de Calma
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Castle
Castle
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Church
Church
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 11°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

A Mévouillon (14 km), hang gliding, paragliding and first two-seater in a school recognized by the Federation of Free Flight.

Séderon pool (9 km).

Climbing school in Orpington (22 miles).

A Eourres (7 km), you can rent donkeys for walks.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Donkey trek in Hautes Alpes
Nature and the great outdoors50 € to 375 € Éourres (5.5 km)
Easy ceramics class
Arts and Crafts30 € Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron (10.6 km)
Visit a saffron and red fruit farm
Local flavoursFreeNoyers-sur-Jabron (15 km)
Visit a lavender distillery
Local flavoursFreeSault (23 km)
Electric mountain bike ride with a guide
Sports sensations60 € to 375 € Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues (24 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
From Montfroc to Les Omergues
HikeEasy1:00Montfroc (8.8 km)
Défends Wood
HikeEasy2:20Sault (24 km)
Lavender Path
HikeEasy1:40Sault (24 km)
Summit and Ridges of Lure via Notre-Dame
HikeAthletic7:00Cruis (25 km)
Tour of the old village
HikeEasy2:00Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat (29 km)

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