Saint-Laurent-du-Pape lies between the river and hills on the banks of the Eyrieux. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Laurent-du-Pape can focus their search specifically on this location. In the wider region around Saint-Laurent-du-Pape, fishing is permitted in the Eyrieux; the village lies on the banks of this river. In the wider region around Saint-Laurent-du-Pape, launching a private canoe into the Eyrieux is usually not possible, as access points are often private, difficult to reach or undeveloped.
Landscape and Water
The Dolce Via runs through Saint-Laurent-du-Pape and follows the former route of the departmental railway line, which was abandoned in 1968. A bicycle storage box is available in the village centre. A Dolce Via shuttle stop is located at the former railway station of Saint-Laurent-du-Pape.
Culture and History
The former Château de Pierregourde overlooks Saint-Laurent-du-Pape, is now located in the neighbouring municipality of Gilhac-et-Bruzac and was built in the 13th century. The façades and roofs of the Château du Bousquet were placed under heritage protection by decree dated 18 February 1975.
Saint-Laurent-du-Pape's peach-growing tradition includes the American variety “Amsden”, which Jules Meyer planted there in 1880. It is medium-sized, has a deeply coloured skin and white, juicy flesh.
Other Places
In the wider region around Saint-Laurent-du-Pape lies the closed Artothèque de Valence, which is classified as a museum. The historical site Tour de Diane-de-Poitiers, the Monument Abbatiale Saint-Ruf and the Château La tour de Crest are also located there.
The wider region around Saint-Laurent-du-Pape also includes Montpourchier, classified as a mountain, Peygrand, classified as a mountain, Serre des Fourches, classified as a mountain, and Serre de Montourat, classified as a mountain.
Further destinations: Saint-Étienne-De-Lugdarès, Saint-Paul-Le-Jeune, Grospierres, Sécheras, Désaignes, Saint-Alban-En-Montagne, Saint-Vincent-De-Barrès, Rompon.
