Montbrun-les-Bains

The small medieval village of Montbrun-les-Bains is beautifully situated at the foot of the legendary Mont Ventoux mountain in the Drôme department. A holiday in Montbrun-les-Bains offers fantastic nature experiences in the very lush and mountainous surroundings as well as excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, cycling, golf, skiing, horse riding and paragliding.

Montbrun-les-Bains, voted one of the most beautiful villages in France, is extremely interesting with many historical and cultural memories. A walk through the old town is like stepping back in time.

At the top of the town, the remains of the old 16th-century Château Dupuy-Montbrun dominate. La Porte de l'Horloge on Place du Beffroi marks the entrance to the old medieval city centre.

It is an old 14th-century castle tower with bullet holes and a parapet with a scalding hole, which was once part of a defence, of which only a tower and a small section of wall remain. At the foot of the tower is a beautiful round fountain. The town is also home to several beautiful ruins, including a couple of round towers with bullet holes and a 12th-century church built into the old town wall.

Montbrun-les-Bains is, as the name suggests, also a spa town. The old spas, built by le Comte d'Aulan at the end of the 19th century, are located at the foot of the old town centre. Montbrun-les-Bains is known for its highly sulphurous water, which is said to be good for people with arthritis, the respiratory system and the skin.

Inspiration til din ferie:

Attractions:

Porte de l'Horloge: 14th-century castle tower with turrets and parapet with scalding hole.

Church from the 12th century, built into the old fortress walls. Inside you will find a Bernus altarpiece from the 17th century.

The remains of the 16th century Château Dupuy-Montbrun.

Les Thermes (spas located at the foot of the old walled city), built by the Comte d'Aulan at the end of the 19th century.

Fête de la lavande (lavender festival) - July.

Fête votive (church dedication festival) - 2nd Sunday in September.

Concours national des essences & fleurs de lavande Ferrassières - October.

Things to do in Montbrun-les-Bains

Hiking tours.

Rock climbing.

Golf - There is a wealth of golf courses in the Rhône Alpes region and 8 in the Drôme department. The French Golf Union has a website where most courses are presented. Unfortunately, the website is in French. Go to Guide de golfs and search here under the Rhône Alpes region: www.ffgolf.org.

Cycling: Challenges for everyone, from elite athletes to families with children. There are several great tours to other cities in the area, a wealth of less demanding mountain routes and the tough Mont Ventoux.

Ski resorts within easy reach: www.skifrance.fr/default-a.htm.

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