In which quarter house in Montélimar?

Visit the Drôme du sud, at the "doors of Provence," do you think? Here are the sleeping areas in Montélimar!

It is crossed on its northern flanks, on the A7 motorway which it bypasses: the « Porte du Soleil » announces the Midi provençal and is the nickname given to the commune of Montélimar. It is also called the " Porte de la Provence": Montélimar is located southwest of the department of Drôme, and separated from the Ardèche by the Rhone, which is an administrative border. Montélimar, the second town of La Drôme, enjoys an ideal position in the Rhône Valley, 45 minutes’ drive from Valencia and Avignon, 1h30 from Lyon, Marseille and Montpellier . Montélimar has a Mediterranean climate and 2,400 hours of sunshine per year. Peupled from Antiquity, Montélimar now has 38,692 inhabitants and houses many historical monuments and cultural places in its territory.

Are you looking for a place to sleep in Montélimar? We thought of you: here is a small overview of the areas where to stay in Montélimar and around!

Montélimar centre

The city centre is the district where the densest population is met, most tourist monuments and the vibrant heart of social activity. It is recommended that you target the city centre to stay in Montélimar because the city is not very large and you can do everything on foot.

If you come there for tourism, do not miss the castle of the Adhémar – built in the 12th century by one of the richest families of the Dauphiné, now home to a contemporary art centre – the public garden – a lung of greenery in the city, created in 1856, offering tranquility and serenity – and the museum of the city of Montélimar (many collections of history, arts, local traditions, ethnology and craftsmanship). As always in the city centre, there is the highest concentration of bars, cafes and restaurants: glean the best terraces where to taste local specialties, including honey and nougat, the city’s must-have sweet emblem.

Allan

800 years ago, feudal lords needed to monitor their fiefs and to protect them from possible assaults from robbers and foreign rival cities. Montélimar is surrounded by a large quantity of fortresses perched on the heights. A few minutes south of Montélimar, is Allan and its 12th century castle, whose ruins have remained intact for 200 years: staying in Allan allows a panoramic view of the Rhone valley.

Mirmande

Here is a village close to Montélimar which has an incredible historical and architectural heritage: classified as "Best Village of France", Mirmande , at the foot of the mountains, is surrounded by old fortifications that served as a defense against the Saracens. In 1238 he was a property of the rich family of the Adhémars. There are several hotels where you can stay in Mirmande.

The Guard Adhémar

Did you see everything from Montélimar? Since you chose to stay in Montélimar, take the road south to explore a medieval town , property of the Adhémar family in the 12th century, and a well preserved astonishing heritage: the church of Saint-Michel, in Romanesque style, the ramparts of the 13th century, the chapel of the White Pénitents and the charming stone alleys of the village.