Saint-Montan: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Culture

In Saint-Montan, the Château de Saint-Montan stands on the hill above the village, which is full of character. During the main season, it offers self-guided or guided tours as well as performances by a theatre group. The original structure was a keep built in the 11th century solely for military purposes.

The local sacred architecture includes the Eglise de San Samonta, with a 10th-century chapel and a 12th-century Romanesque church, as well as the Eglise Saint-André de Mitroys. This Romanesque church was built on older foundations in the 12th century and served as a parish church until the 17th century.

The Expo-Musée in Saint-Montan offers free admission. On display are an annotated model of the castle, before-and-after photographs, as well as documentation and brochures. The Maison seigneuriale des comtés d’Urgell is furnished in a contemporary style and offers 30-minute tours for groups of four to eight people.

The ancient site of Alba-la-Romaine (Ardèche, France) – Théâtre gallo-romain is located in the surrounding area. The archaeological site Site archéologique d'Alba-la-Romaine and the church Cathédrale Saint-Vincent are also nearby. Further afield in the region is the historic site Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours.

Anyone including Saint-Montan in their travel plans may wish to find a holiday apartment there.

Nature

The peaks Dent de Rez and Sommet de Barrès are located in the surrounding area. Further afield in the region are the cave Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave and the cave Grotte du Château d'Ebbo.

The Grotte de l'Ermite Montanus lies along the hiking route “L' Ermitage de la Sainte-Beaume”, which begins in Saint-Montan. The route is a difficult 7-km circular hike with 350 m of ascent and descent respectively, and a stated duration of three hours.

Le Jardin du Curé is a scented garden accessible year-round via a small stone bridge.

Geographical location

Under plane trees by the medieval village centre is a VAE service area on the “Entre Vignes et Vallons” route.

The E20 intercity bus route of the “La Région vous transporte” network serves Saint-Montan and connects Pont-Saint-Esprit with Montélimar, among other places. The stop is located on the D86 and not in the village centre.

More local pages: Le Roux, Valgorge, Saint-Victor, Saint Pons, Davézieux, Bessas, Malbosc, Joyeuse.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ardèche.