Discover Roaix: Church, hiking and wine

Roaix offers three distinct themes for planning a trip: church architecture, hiking and wine. They represent different ways to get to know the place: Saint-Roch provides a specific architectural landmark, the Terra-Rando hike combines a circular route with named viewpoints, and the wine experiences range from an annual festival to individual wine cellars. It is important not to confuse dates with access: the hiking route, a historic site that is not open to visitors and wine tastings each have their own conditions.

Saint-Roch Church and historic sites

Saint-Roch Church was completed in 1736; its apse faces west. An apse is the architectural end of a church space, and here it draws attention to the building’s orientation. The completion date answers a different question from this spatial feature: together, both provide a specific starting point if you are interested in the building. The former Templar commandery on Route de Villedieu is another historic landmark in Roaix, but it is not open for public visits: it is privately owned and not accessible to visitors. Do not plan a visit there; check access in advance if you are considering a visit.

Hiking with views

The Terra-Rando hike in Roaix is a family-friendly circular route with a gentle climb and no major difficulties. It follows quiet side roads and wide unpaved paths. Along the way, there are panoramic views over the Ouvèze plain, the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux and the Drôme Provençale. These details are useful together when choosing a walk: you can take the surface and traffic into account as well as the gentle climb and named viewpoints. The route details supplement the difficulty rating with specific information about the terrain and road traffic. The route description was updated on June 4, 2025; check the specific route description before setting out if these details are important for your plans.

Wine: festival and cellars

At Place aux Vins, you can sample selected wines from the Roaix appellation in the town center. The festival takes place every year on the first Tuesday in August. Check the exact date before your trip so you can take it into account when planning your stay. Domaine des Auzières has a sales cellar at 707 Route des Princes d’Orange in Roaix; contact the domaine before visiting. Laurens, Vignoble des Templiers, is a winery and tasting cellar at 424 chemin de la Commanderie, 84110 Roaix. The distinction is practical when planning your trip: Place aux Vins is tied to a recurring date, while Domaine des Auzières and Laurens are specific cellar destinations.

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