At the foot of Glandasse mountain, in the Vercors Regional Nature Park, Châtillon-en-Diois is one of the many picturesque villages in Drôme. Surrounded by vines and dominated by tall cliffs, its environment remains wild and preserved.
Châtillon-en-Diois is a charming place to visit in Pays Diois thanks to its "viols", as its narrow, cobbled, sloping streets are known, as well as its fountains, flower-adorned façades and vaulted passages. As you stroll around, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this quintessential medieval village.
Châtillon-en-Diois, a certified botanical village, exudes a thousand-and-one scents from nearly 300 species and varieties of plants which adorn the walls, windows and little squares. Your senses are sure to be stimulated by this olfactory and visual treat. Lovers of flowers and other plants must be sure not to miss the rare plant festival that takes place there every second Sunday in September!
Châtillon-en-Diois, "smile Alpe under the sky of Provence", says Pastor Monod in his book on the village he loved. It is a medieval village at the foot of Glandasse (2041 m), the southernmost cliffs of the Vercors, the threshold of Provence. He married, under the same sky, the charm of the mountains and benefits from a sunny climate.
Châtillon-en-Diois is also chief town of the district comprising the municipalities of Boulc, Glandage, Lus-la-Croix-Haute, Menglon, Holy Roman Treschenu-Creyers and Chatillon.
The wine Diois is deemed under its trademark "Châtillon en Diois". On 80 acres, the vineyard, one of the highest in France, extends up to 700 m altitude. It produces AOC "Châtillon Red", "Chatillon Rose", "Chatillon White". The Chapel at Sourbier through the Gouyarde and Maupas, Gamay, Pinot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Aligoté, and of course, Clairette and Muscat, delight your palate and accompany all your dishes.
Other specialties: goat and sheep.
The medieval village, crossed by the Rostangs Street, the main artery from the Middle Ages until the mid 19th century, inherited many remains that are discovered during beautiful walks in the Rape (Latin Via alleys) .
You will find among other pretty archways, old houses with their Châtillonnaises pesureaux, the belfry, the home of the consuls, beautiful doors, the City ranked 16th century, the remains of the walls of the fourteenth, instead of Reviron (where carts were "revirer") and the 20 fountains in stone basins ...
The three towers overcome the Saint-Julien (XVIII) church, temple (XVIII-XIX), and clock tower (XVIII).
Incidentally, the 300 climbers from botanical village will be appreciated.
Giono forest and woodland paths are waiting for you to discover a diverse nature. This route will take you to the waterfall of Adoux, resurgence after the mountain Glandaz.
The trail Sheds: Leaving "Shed in Grapevine," district Maupas (3 km towards Die). The trail is marked terminal. Four stations with benches and signs throughout the trip.
The mountain Glandaz or Glandasse wins by a beautiful ride (3:30) and the discovery of the plateau and its environment. Beautiful plateau where the view extends from the Ventoux Meige and Cévennes to Needles Lus.
The path of the vines: Starting from Chatillon, the path meanders through the vineyards and vines sheds. Stop at "Talon Poet" small hill kitchen where we discover the whole panorama.
The circus Archiane: 10 km from Châtillon, from the village of Led a beautiful road accesses an amphitheater formed by the impressive cliffs of the mountain Glandasse. A view at sunset. Marked trail "Notebooks Archiane".
Tune the Varaime (Boulc): Prehistoric cave adorned with engravings. Discovery walk for half a day.
The grooves Gâts (Treschenu-Creyers - Glandage): 10 km from picturesque course on the pass road Grimone. These grooves along the Bez and its tributaries resemble a deep limestone canyon walls.
Rio Deaf (Treschenu - Creyers - Glandage): Located in the gorges of Gâts is the most famous canyons Diois. His descent through the mountains, occurs in groups.
The Lollipops terminal (Glandage): Surprising these huge parts "lollipops" of the mountain. Take the road to the Col de Grimone and in Gâts take direction Borne.
The valley Combeau (Treschenu-Creyers): On the road to Col de Led, starting from Benevise, a very scenic drive up the valley of Combeau. At the end of the road, you step foot in the nature reserve in the highlands (sheep, cairns). In this exceptional site, you can access the fountain of Priests (1456 m), dominated by the Ranconnet summit (1961 m).
