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Suze-la-Rousse

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme

Suze-la-Rousse - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Drôme
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Commune of Drôme provençale, in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, of Pierrelatte.

The origin of the village of

The old village, built on the side of the hill called La Garenne, is rich in archaeological sites. Walking through the calades, you will discover the remains of the ramparts at the foot of the medieval and Renaissance style castle, the grain market as well as the old priory created by the abbey of La Chaise-Dieu of which a Romanesque church and a Gothic chapel remain..

Geographical information

MunicipalitySuze-la-Rousse
Postcode26790
Latitude44.2893710 (N 44° 17’ 22”)
Longitude4.8402130 (E 4° 50’ 25”)
AltitudeFrom 65m to 141m
Surface area30.60 km²
Population2197 inhabitants
Density71 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureValence (86 km, 55 min)
Insee code26345
IntercommunalityCC Drôme Sud Provence
DepartmentDrôme
TerritoriesDauphiné, Drôme-Ardèche
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Bouchet3.1 km (7 min)
Rochegude6.1 km (9 min)
La Baume-de-Transit7.8 km (11 min)
Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes7.8 km (10 min)
Tulette8.4 km (10 min)
Solérieux8.5 km (11 min)
Montségur-sur-Lauzon8.9 km (10 min)
Bollène8.9 km (13 min)
Lagarde-Paréol9.4 km (14 min)
Saint-Restitut9.7 km (14 min)
Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux11.3 km (14 min)
Uchaux11.6 km (15 min)
Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde12 km (15 min)
Visan12.4 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

Between the medieval fortress and the Renaissance lordship, the castle of Suze-la-Rousse was built in the 12th century by the descendants of the princes of Orange. Still in excellent condition, it notably allows you to discover the main courtyard from the mid-16th century. Don't miss the fireplace in the main room on the first floor which notably features two paintings of a mortally wounded knight in a combat position. Guided tours are offered throughout the year.

Not far from the monument, it is possible to walk through the Garenne, a wooded park composed mainly of holm oaks. Occupied since the Neolithic period, this site was also a lordly hunting reserve in the Middle Ages. It is possible to admire a 16th century tennis court, the 17th century Saint-Michel stately chapel, or the 18th century dovecote.

Since 1978, the wine university has been located at the foot of the castle revealing tasting rooms. It offers various “introduction to wine tasting” courses for amateurs, up to various training courses for professionals.

In the village there are various shops as well as bars, restaurants and all types of accommodation.

A family walk can be done in the village. You can download the leaflet from the Drôme Sud Provence Tourist Office website. Other walks are to be discovered in the area.

Places of interest

Information points
Monuments

Events and festivities

The market is held every Friday morning.

In April, a “travel diaries” festival takes place.

A classical music festival is organized every year in the castle courtyard in July.

Guided tours and activities in the castle throughout the year.

Photos

Castle Suze-la-Rousse
Castle Suze-la-Rousse
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castle and its Wine University
castle and its Wine University
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 20°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 22°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

7 km away is the municipal swimming pool of Tulette and Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux as well as an aquatic center.

Unmissable sites: The crocodile farm, the castles of Drôme, the figurine museum, the archeology museum...

And you won't be able to leave without smelling the good smells of the scrubland, tasting Côtes du Rhône wines and Tricastin truffles.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Outdoor treetop escape game
Sports sensations10 € to 21 € Bollène (4.1 km)
Quad bike trek in Drôme
Entertainment90 € Roussas (17 km)
Accroche Aventure park
Sports sensations10 € to 21 € Saint-Julien-de-Peyrolas (22 km)
Mad Maze park
Entertainment9 € to 12 € Larnas (27 km)
Organic spirulina, saffron and CBD hemp flower producer
Local flavoursFreeSabran (27 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Richerenches - Visan - Richerenches
Cycling itineraryEasy1:00Richerenches (9.3 km)
Between vines, truffle fields and lavender
HikeEasy2:00Richerenches (9.7 km)
Pedestrian circuit to explore the village of Richerenches
Village visitEasy40 minRicherenches (9.7 km)
Dentelles de Montmirail Massif
HikeEasy2:00Gigondas (19.1 km)
On the trail of the hermit
HikeIntermediate3:00Saint-Montan (24 km)

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Bed & breakfasts

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Campsites

Hotels

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