Grignan: castle, Sévigné and villages of Tricastin

Grignan, a hilltop village in Tricastin

Grignan lies in Provençal Drôme, in the Tricastin area, away from the Rhône Valley and not far from the Valréas enclave. The village overlooks a landscape of hills, vineyards, lavender, oak trees and Mediterranean crops.

Madame de Sévigné and local history

Grignan is linked to the Marquise de Sévigné, who stayed with her daughter, the Countess of Grignan. Her letters helped connect the village with 17th-century literature. This history remains present in the castle, visits and cultural events.

Grignan castle

The castle of Grignan dominates the village. A former medieval fortress of the Adhémar family, it was gradually transformed into a Renaissance and then classical residence. From the terraces and surroundings of the castle, the village’s position between Tricastin, Baronnies and the Rhône Valley becomes clearer.

The Correspondence Festival and cultural life

Every summer, the Correspondence Festival recalls Grignan’s connection with writing, letters and public readings. The village also hosts exhibitions, visits, markets and seasonal events, especially around old roses in spring.

Around Grignan

The lanes, Saint-Sauveur collegiate church, Fontaine du Mail and viewpoints form the core of a visit. Nearby routes lead to Suze-la-Rousse, La Garde-Adhémar, the villages of Tricastin, lavender roads and the first hills of the Baronnies.