In Montbrison-sur-Lez stands the Prieuré St-Blaise, a Cluniac priory dating from the 12th century that is classified as a historic monument.
Those planning a stay in Montbrison-Sur-Lez may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture
The dolmen of Montbrison-sur-Lez is the only archaeologically identified dolmen in the Drôme département. It dates from the Chalcolithic period (Late Neolithic), around 2500 BC; only a few upright perimeter stones remain, while the capstone has disappeared.
The Château de Pontaujard is a fortified house at the crossing over the Lez. Its origins probably date back to the 12th century.
The Eglise St Blaise was built from 1787 to August 1790 and blessed on 9 January 1791. The “Claire Immaculée” bell was blessed on 18 July 1875 and is still located in an annex of the church, as planned construction projects for a bell tower were not carried out at the end of the 19th century.
Visiting
The chapel of the Prieuré Saint-Blaise is open year-round. The Eglise St Blaise is also accessible daily year-round; visitors should enquire at the town hall.
The activities of Montbrison Archéologie Culture et Tourisme (MACT) include guided tours.
Nature
The La Viale hiking trail starts in Montbrison-sur-Lez. The easy route is 10 kilometres long and takes approximately 2 hours and 43 minutes; it involves an ascent of 340 metres. It leads across the Mediterranean foothills of the Montagne de la Lance above the Valréas plain.
