Mirmande

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

The village is a member of the association – The most beautiful villages of France.

Tourism and main attractions

The remains of the second medieval enclosure are still visible. The presence of a round tower and a square tower as well as the remains of several entrance gates are also visible.

Near the Porte de la Fond (east side), there remains the village coat of arms carved in stone. A fresco was discovered under the porch of La Porte des Gaultiers (16th century) on the north side.

12th century church: squat tower.

Medieval Sainte-Foy church, located at the top of the village. It was deconsecrated and today welcomes artists who exhibit their works there.

Saint-Pierre Church: located at the bottom of the village, it is still active (weddings, baptisms, masses, etc.).

Sainte-Lucie Chapel, located at the eastern entrance to the village. It was built in 1887 thanks to donations from the faithful.

In 1995, the “Memorial of the Second World War 1939-1945” was inaugurated, including the names of the “Drôme Resistance fighters who died for France.

Collective architecture: “the most beautiful roofs in France”, picturesque streets and houses, shops.

How to get?

From Paris: 6 hr (593 km) via A6

From Lyon: 1 hr 31 min (133 km) via A7

From Marseille: 1 hr 55 min (185 km) via A7

From Nice: 3 hr 29 min (344 km) via A8 and A7

From Toulouse: 3 hr 51 min (411 km) via A61 and A9

From Monaco: 3 hr 41 min (367 km) via A8 and A7

From Andorra: 5 hr 36 min (538 km) via A9

From Madrid: 10 hr 32 min (1,116 km) via A-2 and A9

From Moscow: 32 hr (3,104 km) via E30/M1

From Belgrade: 14 hr 54 min (1,517 km) via E70 and A4

From Istanbul: 25 hr (2,466 km) via A4

From Bern: 4 hr 20 min (437 km) via A1

Main information

Area: 26 km2

Population: 599

Coordinates: 44°41′57″N 4°50′10″E

Language: French

Currency: Euro

Visa: Schengen

Time: Central European UTC +1