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Tournon-sur-Rhône, Medieval commune in northern Ardèche, France

Tournon-sur-Rhône stands on the right bank of the Rhône River, with a castle dominating the landscape and vineyards extending across surrounding hills.

The town emerged as a significant settlement in the 9th century under Louis I, developing into a stronghold controlled by the counts of Tournon.

The Lycée Gabriel-Faure, established in 1536 by Cardinal François de Tournon, maintains a collection of 17th-century Flemish and Aubusson tapestries.

The Passerelle Marc-Seguin suspension bridge connects pedestrians to Tain-l'Hermitage, while local markets operate every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

The Saint-Joseph wine appellation spans 1,000 hectares around Tournon-sur-Rhône, producing purple-hued wines from Syrah grapes with distinct berry notes.

Location: Ardèche

Location: arrondissement of Tournon-sur-Rhône

Elevation above the sea: 221 m

Shares border with: Mauves, Plats, Saint-Barthélemy-le-Plain, Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, La Roche-de-Glun, Tain-l'Hermitage, Mercurol-Veaunes

Address: Tournon-sur-Rhône, France 07300 Tournon-sur-Rhône

Phone: +33475078383

Email: mairie@tournon-sur-rhone.fr

Website: http://tournon-sur-rhone.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.06722,4.83278

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59

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