Tain-l'Hermitage, Wine commune in Drôme, France
Description
Tain-l'Hermitage spreads along the Rhône River with steep vineyards climbing the Hermitage hillside, creating layers of cultivated slopes across the landscape. The Valrhona chocolate factory occupies a central place in the town, sitting alongside wine producers in an area shaped by two distinct industries.
History
The settlement began as a Roman site in the second century, marked by religious structures like the Taurobole Square with its altar to the goddess Cybele. This foundation shows how the region was integrated into Roman religious and civic life.
Culture
The town hosts a major comedy festival that draws humorists and audiences from across the country to enjoy performances throughout its venues. The event has become part of local identity, bringing creative energy and laughter to the streets each year.
Practical
Visitors can join guided tours through the Valrhona chocolate factory and local wineries to see how products are made and taste them firsthand. Touring both locations offers a fuller picture of what drives the local economy and daily life.
Did you know?
The Marc Seguin suspension bridge connects the town to Tournon-sur-Rhône across the river and represents a key engineering achievement from the 19th century. Today it stands as both a functional crossing and a testament to the region's role in advancing French infrastructure technology.
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Passerelle Marc-Seguin
625 m
La Cité du Chocolat
233 m
Castel of Tournon
881 m
Église Saint-Julien de Tournon-sur-Rhône
953 m
Chapelle Saint-Christophe de Tain-l'Hermitage
1 km
Autel taurobolique de Tain-l'Hermitage
460 m
Borne milliaire d'Arras-sur-Rhône
861 m
Hôtel du marquis de la Tourette
983 m
Hôtel de la Villeon
990 m
Hôtel particulier de la famille Fay-Solignac
954 mMaison Rohan-Soubise
823 m
Gustave Toursier bridge
430 m
Tour des Adrets
334 m
Église Saint-Vincent de Tain l'Hermitage
328 mMusée du Rhône
887 m
Wine and Ride Tain
259 mOrgue de tribune du lycée Gabriel-Faure
745 m
Chapelle du lycée Gabriel Fauré de Tournon-sur-Rhône
706 m
Chapelle du couvent des Saints-Cœurs de Tournon-sur-Rhône
943 m
Maison, rue Marc-Sauzet
771 mOrgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Julien de Tournon-sur-Rhône
953 m
Building of the Savings Bank of Tournon-sur-Rhône
855 m
Tournon-sur-Rhône war memorial
881 m
Grenier à sel
434 m
Chapelle du cimetière de Tournon-sur-Rhône
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984 m
Terres de Syrah
259 m
Temple de Tournon-sur-Rhône
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