Montélimar

The town of Montélimar spans along the Rhône Valley, marked by the Château des Adhémar castle perched on a hill overlooking the streets and squares.

During the Middle Ages, the Adhémar family constructed a fortress on the hilltop, which later evolved into the current castle structure visible throughout the region.

Montélimar maintains its reputation as the global center of nougat production, with numerous manufacturers creating this traditional candy from almonds, honey, and egg whites.

The Rue Pierre Julien contains multiple nougat shops where visitors can observe the manufacturing process and purchase fresh confections directly from local artisans.

The Palais des Bonbons et du Nougat houses several museums dedicated to confectionery, featuring extensive collections of vintage toys and traditional classroom settings.

Location: arrondissement of Nyons

Location: Drôme

Elevation above the sea: 98 m

Website: http://www.montelimar.fr

Shares border with: Rochemaure, Le Teil, Allan, Ancône, Châteauneuf-du-Rhône, Espeluche, Montboucher-sur-Jabron, Sauzet, Savasse

Address: 26200 Montélimar, France 26200 Montélimar

Phone: +33475002500

Email: dgs@montelimar.fr

Website: http://montelimar.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.55861,4.75083

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:42