Pierrelatte

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Pierrelatte	Bourg-Saint-Andéol at 4.8 km (7 min)
Insee code	26235	La Garde-Adhémar at 6 km (7 min)
Postcode	26700	Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux at 8 km (11 min)
Latitude	44.3777500	Lapalud at 8.7 km (9 min)
Longitude	4.6969810	Les Granges-Gontardes at 8.8 km (10 min)
Altitude	From 46 to 61 meters	Donzère at 9.2 km (10 min)
Surface	49.56 km²	Saint-Restitut at 11.1 km (14 min)
Population	12166 inhabitants	Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche at 11.3 km (12 min)
Density	245 inhabitants/km²	Lamotte-du-Rhône at 13 km (12 min)
National label		Saint-Just at 13 km (14 min)
Chief town	Valence (at 71 km, 50 min)	Roussas at 13.1 km (14 min)
Department	Drôme	Valaurie at 13.2 km (14 min)
Region	Rhône-Alpes	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Medium-sized town in the Drôme Provençale, Pierrelatte discovered without difficulty simply be guided between the Rhone Alps and the latitude of the birth of the olive tree mythical southern course with gentle and well- be generated by 2550 hours of sunshine per year, a sky blue generously through the combined action of the sun and the Mistral valiant value more than feared.

Legends: further in time, it is said that Gargantua, weary of his wanderings through France and limping, had sat a moment on the Mont Ventoux for a breather and get rid of a bad stone in his boot on which suffer horribly. Thus was born Pierrelatte, or at least its rock, small stone fell from a giant boot in the middle of a wide plain, unusual rock foundation stone of immense future achievements.

SIGHTSEEING

Pierrelatte welcomes you to its old center where you can visit:

The Chapel of the Penitents of the 12th century.
The Rock, the highlight of the city, wherein are many summer shows.
The Municipal Museum of Paleontology, Mineralogy, Archaeology and History, housed in a former 18th century prison.
The Street of Love, very narrow and typical villages of Provence from the 10th to the 14th century.
The remains of an old windmill.
At the center of the old city, clock tower and its colorful history, where you can enjoy in the old priory of local products. To see the listed facade and gargoyles with Jacques scallops.

The Crocodile Farm.
A Pierrelatte, you can also enjoy the water level of Pignedoré, the swimming stadium and the city park.

Detailed information
Transport	Train station of Donzère, Train station of Pierrelatte
Information points	Tourist Office of Pierrelatte
Leisure centres	Animal Park La Ferme aux Crocodiles

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The Provencal market on Friday morning is one of the largest in the region with over 250 stallholders.

Pierrelatte is a city of entertainment and enlightenment. Indeed, it offers diverse and varied entertainment to the delight of all.

In summer: Summer: concerts, shows, entertainment varied.

In winter: the festival of lights and Christmas lights. You'll also be able to visit the manger Provencal Yvon Gueret.

It was in a festive atmosphere that you find throughout the year, choral singing, music festival, music stars and other cultural events and commercial.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Come discover the different villages and towns of the Drôme Provençale with close to Pierrelatte La Garde Adhemar, village classified among the finest in France.

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