Grignan

Grignan is a commune in the Drôme department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France).

It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France).

Tourism and main attractions

Remains of the medieval Adhémar castrum.
The old village oven is mentioned several times in the village archives from the 14th century.
Saint-Vincent de Grignan chapel in Romanesque style (Historic Monument). Today it is the oldest monument in Grignan. In a primitive Romanesque style, the chapel dates from the 11th century.

La Porte du Tricot: this fortified gate is one of the two fortified gates that have survived in Grignan. It dates from the 13th century and was redesigned in 1600 to accommodate a bell and a clock.
Belfry from 12th century (Historic Monument) and a door (14th century).
House of Justice (12th century).

The Bailiff’s House. This house of justice is one of the oldest buildings in Grignan with the Saint-Vincent chapel. Today, this house houses Colophon, House of the Printer, both a printing museum with a collection of 19th century presses, a workshop, bookstore and publisher.
Old houses (Gothic style): vaults in the old streets (12th century to 14th century).