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Grignan, Medieval castle town in Drôme, France

The hilltop village of Grignan stands around a Renaissance castle with stone houses cascading down the slopes of a limestone outcrop.

The castle, first mentioned in 1105, transformed from a medieval fortress into a Renaissance palace through major renovations between 1543 and 1557.

Letters between Madame de Sevigne and her daughter, who lived in Grignan Castle during the 17th century, created a significant literary legacy.

The town produces high-quality truffles, lavender, and wheat, with regular markets held in the central square beneath the castle walls.

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Sauveur houses the tomb of Madame de Sevigne beneath a marble funerary stone in its Renaissance-style structure.

Location: Drôme

Location: arrondissement of Nyons

Elevation above the sea: 239 m

Shares border with: Montjoyer, Chamaret, Chantemerle-lès-Grignan, Colonzelle, Réauville, Salles-sous-Bois, Taulignan, Grillon

Address: 26230 Grignan, France 26230 Grignan

Phone: +33475465006

Email: mairie@ville-grignan.fr

Website: http://ville-grignan.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.41944,4.90806

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41

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