Top Things to do in Tournon-sur-Rhone
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The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Tournon-sur-Rhone, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Discover the best top things to do in Tournon-sur-Rhone, France including Passerelle Marc Seguin, Historic Center of Tournon sur Rhone, Chateau-Musee de Tournon sur Rhone, Collegiale Saint Julien, Hotel of Marques de la Tourette, Eglise Saint Pierre, Eglise Saint Martin.
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1. Passerelle Marc Seguin
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Bridge between Tournon sur Rhône and Tain L'Hermitagne, built in 1849 by engineer Marc Seguin, first suspension bridge with iron cables. Listed as a historic monument.
Reviewed By MBA60302 - Chicago, United States
A lovely walk to end a very happy day spent in these small towns. Wish we’d walked over during the day when there would have been sufficient light for photos.
2. Historic Center of Tournon sur Rhone
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
Behind the impressive castle on its granite rock, seigneurial home of the Comtes de Tournon, is a maze of narrow streets meandering through the historic center. Since the Early Middle Ages to the 18th century the Tournons have left a great cultural heritage thanks to different monuments such as the Chateau de Tournon (see on page 7 “Our favourite attractions”) but also the Collegiate Church Saint Julien built in the 14th century with its magnificent frescoes in the Chapelle des Penitents. The town is then strongly fortified during the Hundred Years’ War, but it will expand beyond the wall after it quickly became prosperous again. In the south, the Porte de Mauves can be admired, the last stable door which once closed the town (there used to be 4) and where the coat of arms of the town is still to be seen. 2 watchtowers are left in the north and the south of the Sentier des Tours, a marked walking path which used to go along the wall in the 16th century. It is also a nice one-hour walk.
3. Chateau-Musee de Tournon sur Rhone
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4.0 based on 126 reviews
Located along the Rhône river, Tournon castle, a classified historical monument, dates back to the 15th ans 16th centuries. Thanks to its remarkable state of preservation and its medieval, defensive and avant-garde architecture, it is one the most beautiful castles in Ardèche. The Castle-museum is a place of memory. The Counts of Tournon, one of the most powerful families in the region, lived here. Visiting the rooms is a fascinating journey through time. The museum includes fine arts collections and Rhône river collections.
Reviewed By L0unita - Barcelona, Spain
The castle from outside is already gorgeous. So for a little price you can go through the different floors and rooms understanding who lived there some time ago and best are the views over the city of Tournon, the wineyards and the Rhône River. It is also important to have into account that during the summer (until 31st August) there is every night at 21:30h a gratis projection at the castle walls with music and typical motives of the history of the Ardèche zone.
4. Collegiale Saint Julien
5. Hotel of Marques de la Tourette
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
Hotel de la Tourette, a building listed as an historical monument is surely Touron's building that is most representative of the 18th century. Although altered several times, it is a perfect example of the style of a private town house built at the time.
6. Eglise Saint Pierre
7. Eglise Saint Martin
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