Saint-Romain-d'Ay

The first chapel of Saint-Romain-d'Ay was built in the eleventh century. This part, always present, is today reserved for Saint Joseph. Enlarged at the end of the eighteenth century, it is famous for having hosted as early as the twelfth century a black Madonna reported by the Crusaders. Replaced at the end of the 16th century, this sculpture was completely restored in the first half of the 19th century. It is still the subject of many pilgrimages today. The sanctuary reveals several restored houses and takes place on a flowery and very pleasant site. It also hosts a Jesuit cemetery.

While strolling in the village, you will also be able to admire the castle of Ay whose dungeon has been restored. There are also vestiges of the old Gallo-Roman ramparts.

• At the end of June, the town proposes the feast of Saint-Romain on the Place de la Halle.
• The Vogue of the conscripts is organized at the beginning of July.
• In August, musical walks are proposed with the program of duets of chamber music in Notre-Dame d'Ay.
• Between December and early January, the town hosts an exhibition of nurseries at Notre-Dame d'Ay.
• A Christmas market with entertainment takes place in December.

• Not far from Saint-Romain-d'Ay are beautiful sites such as:
• The basilica of Lalouvesc.
• The 12th century Romanesque church of Veyrines in Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun.
• The White Chirate at Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun.
• The fortified church of Quintenas.
• Lake Meinettes in Saint-Jeure-d'Ay, fishing is allowed.
• The church of Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux and its magnificent coffered ceiling.
• The miniature village in Pailharès.