Liven up your holidays!

Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme

Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme
8.5
10

The capital of the Tricastin, a historic region in the Rhône Valley, Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux is an ancient fortified town in Provençale Drôme. It possesses a magnificent medieval heritage represented mainly by its remarkable 12th and 13th-century cathedral. A marvel of the Provençal Romanesque style, its choir contains a mosaic from the same era depicting the city of Jerusalem. The 17th-century high altar of gilded wood, the carved decorations in the nave, and the pipe organ from the early 18th century complete this harmonious interior.

Located at the very heart of the historic centre, the cathedral is the starting point for a wander along the cobbled streets of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux. On your walk, you can not only admire Renaissance-style mansions but also relics from Roman and medieval times.

Let your curiosity lead you all the way to the Chapel of St. Justus, perched on a rocky spur accessible via a marked footpath of around 2.5 kilometres. Up there, the 360° panoramic view of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux and its surroundings is quite simply exceptional!

The Tricastin is a major centre for black truffle production. Opposite the cathedral chevet, the House of the Truffle and the Tricastin has a fun and interactive exhibition telling the story of this unique mushroom, the region's black diamond.

Additional information
Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux

The advantages of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux which are not limited to its village character, are numerous: local products, natural beauty and surrounding sites. His wealth also lies in its expertise and adapted to the modern world today. Indeed, the Tricastin is a fabulous showcase of technological knowledge proving exceptional. These are based on the mastery and use of water power, research or the manufacture and operation of nuclear fuel while respecting the environment.

He was once Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux ...

Boasting an amazing story, was the capital of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux Tricastini, Gallic tribe, before being brought up under the Roman Empire from Augustus to the rank of chief town of Narbonne, the gorgeous' Augusta Tricastinorum. It is from this tribe, Tricastini, derives the name Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux is actually a mistranslation of Tricastini in Three castles in Three Castles, which do not exist of course. This period has left archaeological collections of significant cultural interest, property of the Museum of Archaeology Tricastine, updates on major sites such as the Gallo-Roman necropolis Valladas. More than 240 tombs dating from the 1st to 2nd century, beautiful objects of everyday life, elements of ornaments, whole departments of dishes, lamps, oil discovery in the current city a mosaic of a size and of rare beauty.

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

Photos

Cathedral
Cathedral
See photo
The town hall
The town hall
See photo
Truffle market
Truffle market
See photo
The commune
The commune
See photo
The commune
The commune
See photo
The commune
The commune
See photo
Truffle market
Truffle market
See photo
The monument to the dead
The monument to the dead
See photo
The commune
The commune
See photo
General view of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
General view of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
See photo
The commune
The commune
See photo
The commune
The commune
See photo
The interior of the cathedral
The interior of the cathedral
See photo
The interior of the cathedral
The interior of the cathedral
See photo
The interior of the cathedral
The interior of the cathedral
See photo

Visits, leisure and activities nearby

To learn more, the website of the Tourist Office offers you the free download of its editions "When children leave parents" for example.

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
By continuing to browse our site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies to improve your experience and make targeted offers.
Find out more and make settings
Your account