Lesches-en-Diois - Châtillon en Diois
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CHÂTILLON-EN-DIOIS
L’origine de Châtillon est une implantation de colonisation romaine située en terrain plat, à environ 1 km à l’ouest du village actuel. Par la suite, les invasions des ‘barbares’ de toute sorte et les affrontements entre féodaux obligèrent les châtillonais à quitter leurs résidences de plaine pour s’installer sur un piton facile à défendre. Nous trouvons donc, au début du 13ème siècle, 1200 habitants groupés autour du rocher du château, entassés dans la moitié la plus haute de la vieille ville actuelle, protégée par un rempart. Ils vivent relativement bien de culture et d’élevage et sont unis à leur seigneur par des liens exactement définis par une charte qui règle les droits et devoirs de chacun. La communauté est administrée par des consuls et syndics élus, qui forment un conseil municipal avant la lettre. La charte évolua mais fut reconduite par les seigneurs successifs, jusqu’à la Révolution.
Châtillon fut pillée et détruite par des routiers de passage pendant la guerre de cent ans. D’où la nécessité de reconstruire les remparts, ce qui fut décidé en 1379 sur un nouveau tracé, élargi à la vieille ville actuelle. Et la ville prospéra, contrôlant le commerce avec le Trièves.
En 1561, la Réforme est bien installée dans le Diois et une Eglise est fondée à Chatillon. Au cours des guerres de religion, Châtillon sera l’objet de combats à cause de sa position stratégique et ses murailles seront détruites en 1573.
A la Révocation de l’Edit de Nantes, en 1685, 180 protestants s’exilent mais, deux ans après, on compte encore 177 familles protestantes, soit plus de la moitié des habitants. Et, fait remarquable, la vie continue, entre eux tous, sans opposition majeure; ils sont tous d’abord châtillonais. Et à la Révolution le temple, détruit en 1683, est reconstruit au même emplacement, aux frais de la municipalité par souci d’équité car elle avait de même contribué à construire l’église actuelle en 1688.
La seconde moitié du 19ème siècle vit la création de la route de Die à Chatillon et son prolongement en évitant le village. Il en résulta le développement sur cette voie de toutes les activités commerciales et un certain abandon de la vieille ville, avec pour contrepartie sa préservation.
Vous pourrez donc voir, place du Reviron, la Mairie, le Temple, l’Eglise et la tour d’Horloge, mais surtout flâner dans les ruelles de la vieille ville, très animées en été.
Disponible à l’Office du Tourisme :
« Guide pratique pour une visite du village médiéval de Chatillon en Diois » par Bernard Rave
« Petite histoire de Châtillon-en-diois » par Michel Truc
Tourist information
Temple de Chatillon-en-Diois Châtillon-en-Diois
The new temple, the current one, has its entrance on the "countryside" side and is set between two houses. Engraved on the key in relief of the semicircular arch of the entrance door: "L'An Quatre de la liberté 1792".
Ruines de l'église Saint Nicolas Châtillon-en-Diois
Ruins of the former Saint Nicolas church, the castle chapel, built around 1200 and damaged during the Wars of Religion.
Cave Jérôme Cayol - Domaine de Maupas - Guided-Tour Châtillon-en-Diois
Free wine tasting. Individual or group guided-tour by appointment. We produce Clairette white sweet sparkling wine and Châtillon wines (red, white and rosé). At the wine cellar, screen presentation of the various steps of wine production and the work carried out in the vine over a year. Duration 30mn
Châtillon-en-Diois Châtillon-en-Diois
Châtillon-en-Diois has much to offer to the visitor: Nature is generous with le Glandasse Mountain and the river Bez. Vineyards surround the locality and a botanical trail span across the village. The town also offers a good representation of traditional architecture with its narrow medieval streets and houses.
Châtillon-en-Diois
It’s an imposing cirque of limestone cliffs marking the South of the Vercors. One marked path makes the round in 2h30 (starting from the village of Arhiane - follow “Les Carnets d’Archiane” with yellow and green trail marks).
Châtillon-en-Diois
Exceptional site for its protected flora. After one short effort you enter the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors Natural Reserve, transhumance territory (pastures, sheepfolds, cairns). From the edge of the cliff, an amazing view on the Mont Aiguille.
Châtillon-en-Diois
The Gorges des Gâts are made by the stream des Gâts, between Châtillon en Diois and Glandage. Walks are possible on old access trails to abandoned villages.
Col de Menée Croix Huguenote Châtillon-en-Diois
At the pass, above the road tunnel, at 1457 m altitude, stands a wooden cross replacing those erected in 1834 in memory of Diois fleeing into exile by through this passing.
Cimetière protestant de Chatillon en Diois Châtillon-en-Diois
“Top cimetery” or Protestant cimetery inaugurated after the 1787 "Patent of Toleration".
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Tourist Offices
Pays Diois Tourist Office - Châtillon-en-Diois Tourism institutionsChâtillon-en-Diois
Located at the center of the commercial street which cross Châtillon-en-Diois, at the feet of the medieval center, our office is at the square corner. A large public bench surrounds it, stop to get information or free Internet connexion thanks to "Cigale".
Accommodation Partners 
Gîte de Bénevise Group gîteChâtillon-en-Diois
Whether you're a group of friends, a family or an individual, staying one or several nights, welcome to the Bénevise Stop-Over Lodge ! Ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts (amateurs or professionals).
Les Chaussières Campsite CampsiteChâtillon-en-Diois
Campsite under the trees located at the heart of the medieval village of Châtillon-en-Diois, near the river, with shade and a family atmosphere, at the foot of the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors and close to the Clairette and local wines domains.
Other Accommodations
Les Deux Mondes Bed & breakfastChâtillon-en-Diois
2 bedrooms (1 with a double bed and one with a double and a single) in a large, tastefully renovated village house. Breakfast made with wide range of homemade products served on the terrace in Summer with superb mountain views. There is lounge to relax on the ground floor.
Gîte du Suel Stop-Over Lodge Group gîteChâtillon-en-Diois
At the foot of the stunning Glandasse massif, on the edge of Châtillon medieval village, welcome to the gite, arrival point of the GR 91, 93 and 95 walking trails, and mountain bike tracks. Small climbing spot 500 m away. Accessible on foot from the village.
Stop-over lodging L'Auberge de Combeau Group gîteChâtillon-en-Diois
Small inn which looks like a mountain refuge. Located just by the Hauts-Plateaux Natural Reserve. Restaurant only by booking. Renting of snowshoes
La Bergerie Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfastChâtillon-en-Diois
Andréas and Nicolas welcome you in in an entirely and lovingly renovated barn set between Le Combeau and l’Archiane streams. Surrounded by wide open fields, you will enjoy this quiet location with views on the mountains.
Camping GCU Le Pré des Moulins CampsiteChâtillon-en-Diois
In the heart of the medieval village of Châtillon-en-Diois, the campsite offers 100 pitches and 4 canvas mobile homes on a flat, shady site in the mid-mountain region, at an altitude of 560 meters.
Lac bleu – Koawa Vacances Camp site CampsiteChâtillon-en-Diois
The campsite and its lake are at the heart of the Drôme, at the foothills of the Vercors mountains and a perfect gateway to Provence. This is the campsite where everything sparkles! Sun, lake, nature and the famous Clairette - the region's sparkling wine - will delight the whole family.
Hôtel-Restaurant le Mont Barral Hotel - restaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
Between Vercors and Provence, in a preserved environment, under the majestic Combeau Rock, Sylvie and her staff will welcome you in their comfortable house, and invite you to taste the flavours of her local cuisine.
Les Paons du Jour Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfastChâtillon-en-Diois
Ecofriendly wooden house built on a large ground, 500 meters from the village, carefully designed to make you feel at home. Facing the mountain, 3 independent bedrooms with bathrooms and private terraces. Organic breakfast. Restaurant within 5 min walk and open all year round.
Chez Véro Bed & breakfastChâtillon-en-Diois
In a medieval village centre, at the foot of the Vercors, ideal place for many outdoor activities, comfortable bedrooms for one or several nights. TV room with library. Terrace on the square. Catering.
Le Sareymond Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfastChâtillon-en-Diois
At the heart of remarkable natural sites - Cirque d’Archiane, Vallon de Combeau - we are pleased to welcome you at “Sareymond", 5 comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Jacuzzi. We serve home made meals on request. Free wifi access and free car park.
Restaurants
Restaurant - Pancakes House - Les Deux Mondes RestaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
Les deux mondes restaurant offers savoury pancakes, 2 new plats du jour and one dessert every day. Everything is home-made
Restaurant le Mont Barral Hotel-RestaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
Soothed by the trickle of the fountain, come and enjoy a glass of Clairette de Die or local wine that complement perfectly our regional specialties : Archiane trout, lamb 'caillettes', walnut cake.
Le Moulin d'Enzo Restaurant RestaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
An old stone mill alongside the river Bez, between the vineyards and the Vercors' cliffs. Traditional cuisine, pizzeria. A warm welcome awaits you. Our specialties are pizzas - Diois lamb and oven-baked Ravioles pasta...
Restaurant le Bistroquet Hotel-RestaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
Under the lime trees by the fountain, le Bistroquet Hôtel-Restaurant du Dauphiné offers local terroir cuisine with many flavours.
Snack de la Piscine RestaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
Pizza on the spot or take away, "ravioles" and other pastas, salads, meats, home made desserts and daily menu. Snacking (paninis, waffles...).
Café des trois clochers RestaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
In the core of the medieval village, in a café atmosphere for the lunch and a cosy one for the evening, Véronique compose a French cuisine with local products of the market. Come discover also our organic and natural wines.
Le Clos des Lilas Restaurant RestaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
Pleasant shaded location with a bar, restaurant offering tasty cuisine. Close to one of France’s most beautiful medieval village with a friendly family atmosphere. We also welcome groups and events.
Le Caveau- Restaurant and Catering Service RestaurantChâtillon-en-Diois
You will enjoy a traditional and regional cuisine under the shade of hundred years old chestnut trees. The garden opposite can be open on request. Ideal location for private functions. We also have a food truck and a heliport on site. Why not try a helicopter ride this summer?
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