Bordering the Rhône, opposite the Tain-l'Hermitage vineyards, stands the welcoming little town of Tournon-sur-Rhône, overlooked by the outline of the imposing 10th, 15th and 16th century Castle. You can admire this harmonious scene in peace from the Marc Seguin footbridge...
Once you have passed through the fine, nail-studded wooden door of the castle-museum, a former dwelling of the Lords of Tournon and now listed as an Historic Monument, you are able to explore its furnished rooms and important collections, which date from the Middle Ages to modern times. As well as tracing the history of the Counts of Tournon, the museum also concentrates on the arts and traditions of 19th and 20th-century Ardèche.
Those who like to walk will enjoy the opportunity to stroll in the garden of Eden, a verdant setting in a haven of peace, in the old town fortifications.
Welcome to Ardèche Hermitage, a destination where the art of living is written with a great AH!
Here really begins at noon, Tain-l'Hermitage in Drôme on one side, Tournon in Ardèche on the other, between the two, the majestic Rhône. 1 hour south of Lyon, ah holidays! The sun, the light, the petanque in the shade of plane trees, the sweetness of life..
Right bank, cyclist confirmed or a day, stages of the mythical cycling race l'Ardéchoise to the ViaRhôna cycle route, make an escape on the roads.
Hike, travel, paths and trails at your own pace, there is something for everyone!
Jump on a hundred-year-old steam train, explore the Gorges du Doux in vélorail or enjoy the view of the Tournon castle terrace. Wonder and nothing else.
Left bank, gourmet stopover par excellence, delicious secret gardens open to you: place here to the eldorado of oenophiles and gourmets! Crunch and fall for a square of one of the best chocolates in the world or for a unique moment to taste a truffle. All sublimated by the famous AOP: Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage and St Joseph. We take full view. Let yourself be won by this art of living...